Pathogen

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A pathogen is any biological agent that causes disease in a living organism, typically by invading the body and damaging cells or disrupting normal biological processes. Pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions—each with their own mechanisms for infecting hosts and spreading.

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