Human pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can infect and harm human beings. These pathogens can cause a wide range of illnesses and diseases.
Infectious diseases: Illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct contact, contaminated surfaces, or vectors like mosquitoes.
Antibiotics: Medications used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Vector-borne diseases: Diseases transmitted to humans through the bite of infected arthropods like mosquitoes or ticks carrying pathogenic microorganisms.
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