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Why are pathogens harmful

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They go into your body and harm many organs.
This causes damage.
Pathogens are usually what make you sick.
They can be viruses, bacteria, etc.

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Once you are infected bacteria grow and reproduce inside the cells of your body. As they grow and divide, many bacteria make toxins. These toxins can damage your cells.
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