What Are Pathogens?

This video explores pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists, detailing how they cause infections and spread. Bacteria release toxins, while viruses invade cells to reproduce. Fungi can cause skin conditions and opportunistic infections, and protists can be parasitic, causing diseases like malaria. The video concludes with a preview of the next part, focusing on pathogen transmission and prevention.

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