Question

Which of the following is true about primary pathogens? (Check all that apply).

Group of answer choices

A. They can only cause disease in immunocompromised individuals.

B. They can cause disease in normal, healthy individuals.

C. Examples of primary pathogens include both bacteria and viruses.

D. They only cause acute diseases; they cannot cause chronic diseases.

Answer 1

Answer-

B they can cause disease in normal, healthy individuals.

C examples of primary pathogen include both bacteria and virus.

Option b and c are true.

Primary pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease in any condition of the host , be it healthy or immunocompromised , irrespective of health status of an individual . These microorganisms cause disease by themselves . The primary oathogen can be a bacteria , virus , fungi or protozoa . The disease can be acute or chronic such as tuberculosis , leprosy , plague etc

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