Germ theory of disease
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title:
Germ theory of disease
text:
The germ theory of disease is the currently accepted scientific theory for many diseases. It states that microorganisms known as pathogens or "germs" can cause disease. These small organisms, which are too small to be seen without magnification, invade humans, other animals, and other living hosts. Their growth and reproduction within their hosts can cause disease. "Germ" refers to not just a bacterium but to any type of microorganism, such as protists or fungi, or other pathogens that can cause
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Prevailing theory about diseases
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germ_theory_of_disease
date created:
2003-02-19T18:05:52Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T03:09:40Z
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