Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
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ISBN: 9781260163698
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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The steps a microbe has to take to get to the point where it can cause disease.

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Microbes that can cause disease are termed as pathogens or the infectious causative agents. Microorganisms are harmful, such as bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms which cause disease are termed as pathogens. Pathogens invade tissues of the body to infect humans, plants, and other animals. Some of the examples of diseases caused by the pathogens are common cold, tuberculosis, cholera, and chicken pox.

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