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Chapter 15, Problem 1SA
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The three ways by which pathogen can cause disease.

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Pathogen to cause infection in the host body, by coming in contact with the host system. There are several methods by which a pathogen can enter and cause infection in the host body.

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Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (5th Edition)

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