a pathogen can kill you or cause disease, a non-pathogen won't
Pathogens fulfill their unique nutritional requirements by attacking red blood cells and thus cause disease. Unlike non-pathogens, which can meet their nutritional requirements by taking advantage of a wider range of sources.
viruses and viroids.
False, pathogens are harmful bacteria to the body causing disease.
A standard precaution applying to bloodborne pathogens is to wear non-latex gloves. It has to be non-latex because some people are allergic to latex so it has to be non-latex gloves.
pathogens transmit disease, non-pathogenic ones dont
Pseudomonas Species
phagocytosis of damaged cells, pathogens or non-organic material in the body.
Soil, food and water are considered non living reservoirs. They hold potential pathogens that can be transmitted to humans and animals.
Inhibit or reduce the number of organisms. Can only be used on non-living objects. It's can be defined as the process that destroys pathogens(disease causing microorganisms).
The function of the first line of defense is to keep pathogens out of the body.
Non-infectious diseases are those that are not caused by pathogens. Examples include Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and congestive heart failure.