BASEBiological Archive
for Science & Education
Search
HomeExplorePathogen
Concept

Pathogen

Pathogen

A biological agent that can cause disease in a host under particular conditions.

Overview

EXPLORE BY LEVEL

A is something that can cause disease, such as certain bacteria, , fungi, or parasites. Many microbes are harmless or helpful instead.

Quick Facts

AT A GLANCE
TopicMicrobiology & Immunity

Follow the Connections

See how Pathogen links to other biological records.

Open network
ProcessInnate Immune Responsecan trigger
All 1 Structured Connections
Pathogen · ConceptCAN TRIGGER →Innate Immune Response · Process

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Pathogen.

textbookStructure of Prokaryotes: Bacteria and ArchaeaOpenStax Biology 2e textbookInnate Immune ResponseOpenStax Biology 2e
Research Claims

Pathogen status is contextual and operational. Virulence, transmission, colonization, and clinical disease are distinct properties and should not be conflated.