Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To determine:

The reason for the fast growth of the microbial population.

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Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. All these microorganisms are collectively termed as pathogens. The diseases are caused either by a disruption in the body’s normal functioning or high fever and inflammation. Such diseases can be transferred from one person to another via body secretions, aerosols, and a vector.

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