A pathogen is a microbe that Blank______.Multiple choice question.normally lives on the bodyis a disease causing agentdoes no harm, and in fact can be beneficialcauses disease only in unusual situations, such as when a host is immunosuppressed

The general term for a bacterium, virus, or other microbe that causes disease is a(n) Blank______.Multiple choice question.normal microbiotapathogencommensalopportunist

What is a pathogen?A type of diseaseA microorganism that causes diseaseAn organism that can only be viewed under the microscopeA vector2Which of the following statements about pathogens is not true?Bacterial pathogens can make you feel ill by releasing toxinsViruses take over your cells for reproductionAll microorganisms are pathogensGood hygiene can prevent the spread of some pathogens3Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by a bacterial pathogen?MalariaChalara ash diebackFood poisoningAIDS4What type of pathogen causes hemorrhagic fever?BacteriaVirusProtistFungus5HIV/AIDS could be prevented by:VaccinationAvoiding unprotected sex Cooking meat thoroughly before eatingFungicide spray

What is a pathogen?

Provide definitions for the terms microorganisms and pathogens.

Which of the following are infectious pathogens?Multiple select question.ParasitesFungiNormal floraViruses