Disease which can be passed from one individual to another.
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Bacteria, viruses and other organisms that can only be seen using a microscope.
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Capable of causing infection.
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Microorganisms which cause disease.
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Single-celled microorganisms that can reproduce very rapidly. Many are useful.
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Microorganism which takes over body cells and reproduces rapidly, causing disease.
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A way of spreading infectious diseases through the tiny droplets full of pathogens, which are expelled from your body when you cough, sneeze or talk.
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A way of spreading infectious diseases by skin contact between two people.
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Blood cell which is involved in the immune system of the body, engulfing bacteria, making antibodies and making antitoxins.
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The body system to cells carrying foreign antigens. It results in the production of antibodies against foreign cells and the destruction of those cells.