Combined Science GCSE
Pathogens and infectious disease
What Pathogens and infectious disease means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Pathogens and infectious disease
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Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, and a weakened immune system increases the likelihood that pathogens will cause disease.
Topics that use Pathogens and infectious disease
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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