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- 8. The presence of harmful infectious agents on surfaces or substances.
- 11. A group of spore-producing organisms, including yeasts and molds.
- 12. system The body's defense mechanism against infections and diseases.
- 13. An organism that lives in or on a host and benefits at the host's expense.
- 14. The process of eliminating all forms of life, including microorganisms.
- 15. A microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside living cells.
- 16. the latest worldwide pandemic
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- 1. Single-celled microorganisms, some of which cause infections.
- 2. A substance that stimulates the immune system to develop immunity against a disease.
- 3. A medicine used to treat bacterial infections.
- 4. A response by the immune system to infection or injury, causing redness and swelling.
- 5. An organism that causes disease.
- 6. A disease caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites.
- 7. Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize pathogens.
- 9. A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease across countries or continents.
- 10. A highly contagious viral infection characterized by fever and rash.
