OL 109.7 - Pathogenic Organisms for Micorbiolgoy
(Pathogenic Organisms)
Pathogenic Organisms
In theory, any organism that can invade the human body and produce a toxic reaction in tissues or organs is a pathogen.
In practice, outbreaks of waterborne pathogens must occur in two or more individuals.
Routes of waterborne infection
- Ingestion
- Inhalation
- Body contact
- Penetration