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==Key Stage 3==
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===Meaning===
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A '''pathogen''' is a [[micro-organism]] which causes an [[infection]].
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===About Pathogens===
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: [[Pathogen]]s are sometimes referred to as germs.
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: [[Pathogen]]s are a cause of [[disease]] in [[organism]]s.
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: [[Pathogen]]s can be passed from one [[organism]] to another.
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Revision as of 10:05, 31 March 2019

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A pathogen is a micro-organism which causes an infection.

About Pathogens

Pathogens are sometimes referred to as germs.
Pathogens are a cause of disease in organisms.
Pathogens can be passed from one organism to another.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A pathogen is a micro-organism which causes an infection.

About Pathogens

Pathogens are sometimes referred to as germs.
Pathogens are a cause of disease in organisms.
Pathogens can be passed from one organism to another.

There are 4 main types of pathogen you should know: