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Pathogenic
/ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/adjective
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Pathogenic refers to any organism or substance capable of causing disease by invading or harming living hosts, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. In modern contexts, it's essential for fields like epidemiology and public health, where understanding pathogenic agents helps predict and mitigate outbreaks like COVID-19.
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Surprisingly, only about 0.01% of all known microbial species are pathogenic to humans, yet they've shaped history through events like the 1918 influenza pandemic, which infected a third of the world's population and killed up to 50 million people.
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