Helminths, bacteria, viruses, and protozoa are all types of pathogens that can cause a variety of preventable illnesses. Preventing these illnesses involves a combination of personal hygiene practices, vaccination, vector control, and public health measures.

What is a pathogen?

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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

How are the transmission, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases similar to and different from these processes in other diseases?

List and describe 3 factors associated with pathogens causing infections.