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A(n) is the term used for any infectious agent that causes disease, such as parasites, bacteria, and viruses.
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A(n) is the term used for any infectious agent that causes disease, such as parasites, bacteria, and viruses.

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Pathogen

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Pathogen is the term used for any infectious agent.
  • It causes disease.
  • It also spreads disease.
  • Example: Prions, viroid, bacteria, viruses.


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