Pathogens Flashcards

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State the meaning of the term pathogen.

An organism that causes disease.

What are the four types of pathogen?

Viruses, bacteria, fungi and protists.

True or false? Malaria is caused by a bacterium.

False. Malaria is caused by a protist.

Which cells does HIV destroy, and what does this lead to?

White blood cells; as more are destroyed the body cannot fight infection, leading to the onset of AIDS.