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KEY CONCEPT Germs cause many diseases in humans.

KEY CONCEPT Germs cause many diseases in humans. Germ theory states that microscopic particles cause certain diseases. Germ theory proposes that microorganisms cause diseases. proposed by Louis Pasteur led to rapid advances in understanding disease. Koch’s postulates support the theory.

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KEY CONCEPT Germs cause many diseases in humans.

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  1. KEY CONCEPTGerms cause many diseases in humans.

  2. Germ theory states that microscopic particles cause certain diseases. • Germ theory proposes that microorganisms cause diseases. • proposed by Louis Pasteur • led to rapid advances in understanding disease

  3. Koch’s postulates support the theory. • Disease-causing agents are called pathogens.

  4. There are different types of pathogens. • Bacteria are single-celled organisms. • cause illness by destroying cells • release toxic chemicals

  5. Viruses are genetic material surrounded by a protein coat. • force host cells to make more viruses • very small

  6. take nutrients from host cells • occur in warm and damp places • Fungi can be multicellular or single-celled.

  7. use host cells to complete their life cycles • take nutrients from host cell • Protozoa are single-celled organisms.

  8. grow and feed on a host • possibly kill the host • Parasites are multicellular organisms.

  9. Different pathogen cause common infectious diseases.

  10. Pathogens can enter the body in different ways. • Pathogens can be transferred by direct or indirect contact. • Indirect contact does not require touching an infected individual. • touching an infected surface • breathing in infected air

  11. Vectors carry a pathogen and transmit it into healthy cells. • Direct contact requires touching an infected individual. Includes: • kissing • sexual intercourse • hand shaking tick

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