5 types of pathogens
Good. There are six main types of disease causing agents or pathogens: prions, viruses, bacteria, protozoans, fungi, and macroparasites. These pathogens vary greatly in size and shape, and also in the type of diseases they cause in their host. There are six main types of disease causing agents or pathogens: prions, viruses, bacteria, protozoans, fungi, and macroparasites. These pathogens vary greatly in size and shape, and also in the type of diseases they cause in their host. Bacteria and viruses are the main types of pathogen. Bacteria are microscopic organisms. They come in many shapes and sizes, but even the largest are only 10 micrometres long-that's 10 millionths of a metre. 1 -Ticks-Mosquitoes Different types of pathogens may include: -Bacteria-Viruses-Fungi-Protozoa-Parasitic worms-Prions. 2  5. 3  Bacteria Bacteria – single-celled organism that usually reproduce by splitting in two to create a pair of identical cells. Bacteria and viruses are the main types of pathogen. Bacteria are microscopic organisms. They come in many shapes and sizes, but even the largest are only 10 micrometres long-that's 10 millionths of a metre. Bacteria are living cells and, in favourable conditions, can multiply rapidly. Technically, a pathogen is anything that can cause a disease, literally means disease producer. However, it’s common use is in reference to different types of infectious germs, like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Pathogens are highly abundant, for they can just about live anywhere. Pathogens are organisms, frequently microorganisms, or components of these organisms, that cause disease. Microbial pathogens include various species of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Many diseases caused by microbial pathogens, and the frequency of these diseases, are a national security issue. Pathogens: bacteria. Structure of a salmonella bacterium cell. Bacteria and viruses are the main types of pathogen. Bacteria are microscopic organisms. They come in many shapes and sizes, but even the largest are only 10 micrometres long-that's 10 millionths of a metre. What is a Pathogen, Different Types of Pathogens. Technically, a pathogen is anything that can cause a disease, literally means disease producer. However, it’s common use is in reference to different types of infectious germs, like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. However, it’s common use is in reference to different types of infectious germs, like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Pathogens are highly abundant, for they can just about live anywhere. Some thrive in heat, while others prefer the cold. Some types need oxygen or a host, while others do not.
Prions, viruses, bacteria, protozoans, fungi, and macroparasites. 