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OpenStudy (iloveleatiforever):

Viruses and some bacteria, fungi or parasites that cause disease are called what?

OpenStudy (lgnd_88):

Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites Microorganisms that cause disease are collectively called pathogens. Pathogens cause disease either by disrupting the bodies normal processes and/or stimulating the immune system to produce a defensive response, resulting in high fever, inflammation? and other symptoms. Infectious diseases can be spread from one person to another, for example through contact with bodily fluids, by aerosols (through coughing and sneezing), or via a vector, for example a mosquito hope it helped:)

OpenStudy (habbababba1):

Microorganisms that cause disease are collectively called pathogens. hope this helps

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