Pathogen

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A pathogen is an agent which causes disease [1], such as microorganisms like bacteria (for example, Salmonella) or fungi (such as the plant pathogen Aspergillis niger).

An infectious agent that causes disease. It could be a bacterium or a virus. 

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/pathogen.htm
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