A microorganism that causes disease; may be bacterial, viral, fungal, chlamydial, rickettsial, or parasitic.
a microorganism that can cause disease
a microorganism or other substance which causes disease, e.g. a bacterium.
Any bacteria, fungus, virus, or parasite that causes disease.
A microorganism or other agent that causes disease.
Disease-causing biological agent such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
Any agent of the environment capable of inciting disease.[1] Fin. Swe.
Pathogens or germs are microorganisms that produce diseases. Common pathogens regulated in drinking water include bacteria (such as Salmonella) and protozoan parasites (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium). Other pathogens (such as enteric [intestinal] viruses) are controlled in drinking water and associated with turbidity. Note that water sources are commonly tested for the possible presence of pathogens by measuring total coliform bacteria.
Any microorganism that can cause disease. Salmonella is always considered a pathogenic microorganism. E. coli is considered an opportunistic pathogen. It is not always pathogenic, but given the opportunity, it can cause food-borne illness.
Any organism that can cause disease. Many bacteria are pathogens but some are not e.g. Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen and causes wound infections;Lactobacillus acidophilus is not a pathogen, indeed it is of benefit in maintaining the health acidity of the vagina.
An organism that causes diseases in other organisms.
Disease-producing microbes, including viruses, fungi, and bacteria, that can trigger the production of fever. In evolutionary terms, defense against pathogens may be the driving force behind sexual reproduction.
Any microorganism that produces disease (bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds and parasites).
Microorganism (e.g., bacteria, viruses, or parasites) that can cause disease in humans, animals, and plants.
An agent, such as a bacteria, that can cause disease.
Any disease-causing agent, usually a living microorganism.
An organism that causes disease, especially a microorganism.
A microorganism capable of producing pathology (disease) (Lecture: Overview of Bacterial Pathogenesis, 1/22/02)
An agent of disease. Pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
the specific cause of a disease, ie bateria or a virus
Something that causes disease, for example bacterium or fungus
outgrowth of deformation of a plant, often caused by insects, mites, nematodes etc.
An organism or substance that causes disease. Includes parasitic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses), fungi, and larger parasitic plants and animals.
Any disease-causing agent, usually applied to living agents.
An agent of disease - that is, a disease producer. The term pathogen is used most commonly to refer to infectious organisms. These include microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.
An organism that causes disease in another species.
A specific causative agent (such as a bacterium or virus) of disease or toxic symptoms.
Any agent capable of producing disease in a living organism. Examples of animal pathogens include E. coli, salmonella and clostridium. Sclerotinia spp. is an example of a plant pathogen.
An organism that causes disease, such as a virus or bacteria.
An organism that causes disease. Examples include some viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
An agent that produces disease such as a bacterium or virus.
organism which causes disease (typically parasites, bacteria or viruses).
Living things (usually microbes) that cause disease. The main groups are viruses, bacteria, protozoa and microscopic fungi .
a bacteria or virus of disease
a bacteria that could, if allowed to grow and multiply, make humans sick
a microorganism (or virus) that is able to produce disease
a microscopic organism that causes sickness
an organism of any kind which causes diseases in another organism, e
a virus, microorganism (including bacteria, plasmids, or other genetic elements), proteinaceous infectious particle (prion) or recombinant microorganism (hybrid or mutant) that is known or reasonably expected to cause disease in humans or animals
a virus or microoganism (including its viruses and plasmids, if any) that has the ability to cause disease in other living organisms (i
a virus or micro-organism (including its viruses, plasmids, or other genetic elements, if any) or a proteinaceous infectious particle (prion) that has the potential to cause disease in humans or animals
Any microorganism or virus that can cause disease.
microbe that can cause a disease.
A germ – a bacterium or virus – that causes disease.
an infectious or noninfectious agent that is a potential contributing environmental factor to disease.
an organism that can cause disease, such as a bacterium or a virus.
Bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi can cause disease.
any microorganism that can cause disease. Bloodborne pathogens are those present in human blood and other materials that may be infectious, such as saliva in dental procedures.
Any organism that can infect a human being. Some pathogens include: HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), HBV (Hepatitis B Virus), TB (tuberculosis), etc.
An entity that can incite disease.
disease-causing agents; usually bacteria or viruses.
A microbiological organism which causes disease in animals, plants or people.
Disease-causing microbes (virus or bacteria "germs") or other agents.
Any agent that can cause disease.
disease-producing organisms such as bacteria and viruses
An organism capable of eliciting disease symptoms in another organism.
Microorganisms that can cause disease in other organisms or in humans, animals, and plants. Pathogens may be bacteria, viruses, or parasites transported in sewage and runoff from agricultural and other areas.
A toxin or small organism that can cause disease.
a micro-organism that can cause disease.
A biological agent (as a bacterium or virus) that causes disease.
Microorganisms that can cause disease in other organisms or in humans, animals and plants (e.g., bacteria, viruses, or parasites) found in sewage, in runoff from farms or rural areas populated with domestic and wild animals, and in water used for swimming. Fish and shellfish contaminated by pathogens, or the contaminated water itself, can cause serious illness.
Any organism capable of causing disease, such as a bacterium or fungus.
Compare? A bacterial organism typically found in the intestinal tracts of mammals, capable of producing disease.
An organism or other agent that causes diseases.
a micro-organism capable of causing disease
adj. pathogenic: an organism that causes disease in another organism
An infectious agent that has the capacity to cause disease.
means a microorganism (bacteria, parasites, viruses, or fungi) that is infectious and causes disease.
means a microorganism (bacterium, parasite, virus, or fungi) that causes disease in humans.
means a microorganism (bacteria, parasites, viruses, or fungi) that causes disease in humans.
An agent that causes disease, especially a micro-organism.
The specific agent or organism which causes a disease.
An microbe, such as virus or bacteria, which may cause disease.
Something that can cause disease.
microorganisms which can cause disease.
A specific causative agent (e.g., a virus or bacterium) of a disease.
An organism, such as a bacterium or fungus, that causes disease in another organism.
a microorganism that causes a disease response.
Any organism capable of causing disease in a particular host, or range of hosts. It obtains its nutrients wholly or in part from another living organism.
An entity capable of producing disease.
A microorganism capable of causing disease.
any agent capable of causing disease.
an organism that causes a disease in another organism.
any disease-causing agent, especially a microorganism.
Disease-causing organism.
An organism capable of causing a disease. ( such as fungus, bacterium, or virus)
A disease causing microorganism.
any disease-producing agent; i.e. virus, bacteria or other microorganisms.
Any micro-organism which can cause disease. There are four main types: bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses.
any micro-organism causing disease
A micro-organism that causes illness or disease such dysentery, typhoid and food poisoning.
A parasite capable of causing disease in a particular host or range of hosts.
Organism able to cause disease in a certain host.
A microorganism associated with disease in man.
Any virus, microorganism, or other substance causing disease.
An organism causing disease. ( BCFT ).
An organism capable of causing a susceptible host to develop a disease or infection.
An infectious agent. An organism capable of causing infection or infectious disease.
(path´ o jen) [Gr. pathos: suffering + gignomai: causing] • An organism that causes disease.
an agent (e.g. a virus, protozoa or bacteria) that causes disease
Virus, bacterium, fungus or microorganism which produces a disease.
An agent that causes disease, especially a living microorganism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
Any disease producing organism.
Any organism that causes disease, generally applied to bacteria, viruses, and less correctly, fungi.
"a microorganism causing disease"
an organism including viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa capable of producing an infection or disease in a susceptible host.
Any organism, but particularly bacteria and viruses, that causes disease. For example, human pathogens in shellfish can cause hepatitis and intestinal disorders.
Like viruses and diseases, pathogens represent a danger to insects in many stages. Pathogens are sicknesses which attack, slowly weakening its ability to maintain its health. Larvae are particularly prone to attacks of pathogens.
An organism which causes disease.
An agent capable of producing disease
A specific cause of disease by a microorganism.
an organism capable of causing an infection (disease) or intoxication
an organism that causes disease. For example, a virus or bacterium.
A microscopic organism or virus directly capable of causing disease. Pathogéne
An organism that causes disease in another organism. Some pathogens that infect pests or weeds can be used as microbial pesticides.
Any micro-organism that causes a disease in plants or animals.
An organism (such as some bacteria and viruses) that causes disease.
an agent (such as a virus, protozoa or bacteria) causing disease.
An organism or agent that causes disease. For example, bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
An organism (e.g. bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi) that causes disease in human beings.
Bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that have the capability to cause disease in humans..
A substance or organism capable of causing disease.
an agent ( i.e., bacteria or virus) that causes disease
Pathogens are organisms, such as bacteria or viruses, which causes disease. Pathogens are in contrast to normal flora, which are organisms that are found within the body that do not cause disease.
A disease-carrying para site, typically a microorganism.
any disease causing agent- usually a bacterium or virus.
The organism that produces disease; a virus for example.
An organism, usually a microbe, that causes adverse effects in its host that may cause disease.
any disease-producing invader.
A microorganism or virus that causes disease.
An agent, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that produces disease.
A disease producing organism.
any type of biological entity that causes disease through infecting a host organism.
A micro-organism that lives and feeds on or in a larger host and thereby injures the host, often resulting in the hosts death.
Pathogens are organisms which cause disease or illness upon entering the body.
Any organism (in this case a virus) that is the cause of disease.
A pathogen is an organism that causes disease.
Any organism capable of producing disease.
an organism (including viruses, virions and prions) capable of causing disease.
Disease causing agent, such as a virus or a bacteria.
The organism that produces disease, for example a virus or bacterium.
A microorganism or substance capable of producing a disease.
A microorganism that causes disease. This can include viruses, bacteria, fungi and multicellular parasites.
Harmful organism causing disease.
Any substance capable of causing disease.
Also called a pathogenic organism. An organism that can cause illness, disease or death.
A disease producing agent.
A microorganism, such as bacterium, that causes disease.
an organism that causes disease, such as e. coli or salmonella typhi bacteria.
Any microorganism capable of causing disease.
Any microorganism that causes disease.
A parasite capable of producing disease in its host.
Any microorganism which may cause a disease.
This is an organism or agent, i.e. fungus, bacteria, virus or nematode. It is capable of causing disease in the host, migrating and infecting other hosts.
a microorganism, such as a bacterium, that parasitizes an animal (or plant) or man and produces a disease.
Microscopic parasite organism that causes disease in a host. Disease causes the host to be less fit and may eventually cause premature death.
Any disease-producing microorganism.
An organism that produces disease in a host organism, disease being an alteration of one or more metabolic functions in response to the presence of the organism.
A disease?causing microbe.
Disease producing organisms that can exist in many different places. (E.g.: Air, dust, counter top surfaces, the body, etc.)
An agent (biotic or abiotic) that causes plant disease. ()
A disease-carrying parasite, typically a microorganism.
Any agent that causes disease.
an organism that can cause a disease.
organism that causes disease, hence pathology.
A pathogen or infectious agent is a biological agent that causes disease or illness to its host. The term is most often used for agents that disrupt the normal physiology of a multicellular animal or plant. However, pathogens can infect unicellular organisms from all of the biological kingdoms.