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PATHOGENS (:

PATHOGENS (:. By Micheala and Cailey. Pathogens : . An infectious agent (germ) A virus, bacterium, or fungus that causes disease in animals or plant hosts. . Where are pathogens found?. Water Soil Livestock Dogs Cats ANIMALS IN GENERAL. TYPES OF PATHOGENS:. VIRUS:

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PATHOGENS (:

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  1. PATHOGENS (: By Micheala and Cailey

  2. Pathogens: • An infectious agent (germ) • A virus, bacterium, or fungus that causes disease in animals or plant hosts.

  3. Where are pathogens found? • Water • Soil • Livestock • Dogs • Cats • ANIMALS IN GENERAL

  4. TYPES OF PATHOGENS: VIRUS: Infection caused by the presence of a virus in the body. BACTERIAL: Infection that is caused by bacteria. FUNGAL: Infection caused by fungus.

  5. Bacterial Examples: • Streptococcus • Salmonella • Syphillis

  6. Fungal Examples: • Yeast infections

  7. Viral Examples • Mumps • Measles • Chicken Pox

  8. Common animal diseases: • DOG: Coccidia- infection of the intestinal tract • CAT: canine distemper virus- affects organs of the body • HORSE: roundworm- parasite • RODENT: arenavirus- inflammation of brain and spinal cord • COW: coxiellaburnetti- intracellular bacteria

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