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Revision as of 17:02, 4 November 2018

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: