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The smallest pathogen known is a type of virus called porcine circovirus, which is about 17 nanometers in diameter.
Any sort of virus is tiny compared to other living things. Check out the picornavirus
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What pathogen causes mononucleosis?
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the pathogen that causes mononucleosis, also known as "mono" or the "kissing disease."
What is a carrier of an agent capable of causing disease?
A carrier is an individual who harbors an infectious agent but does not show symptoms of the disease themselves. They can unknowingly transmit the agent to others, contributing to the spread of the disease in a population.
What is known as the smallest subdivision of an element?
an atom
What is an avirulent pathogen?
An avirulent pathogen is a pathogen that is unable to cause disease in its host. This may be due to mutations that have reduced its ability to infect or harm the host, making it less pathogenic compared to a virulent pathogen.
What is the name of the smallest snow desert?
The smallest snow desert is known as the Atacama Desert in Chile.
What is the smallest pathogen?
viruses are the smallest pathogens
Is a parasite the smallest pathogen?
No I am not a Specialist in this are but the last I heard it is a Virus.
An animal insect or human whose body is capable of sustaining the growth of a pathogen is known as what?
The animal, insect, or human whose body is capable of sustaining the growth of a pathogen is known as a host. Pathogens rely on hosts to provide them with an environment for replication and survival.
Is there a pathogen for schizophrenia?
There is no known pathogen recognize as a cause of schizophrenia. However, there may be biochemical or anatomical abnormalities in some cases.
What type of pathogen causes chickenpox measles and mumps?
Colds, influenza and measles are all three caused by different kinds of viruses.
What is Something that can cause harm to the consumer is known as a?
a lie a pathogen
Viruses are the smallest known infectious agents?
Prions are the smallest known infectious agents.
What pathogen causes mononucleosis?
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the pathogen that causes mononucleosis, also known as "mono" or the "kissing disease."
What type of pathogen causes hepatitis?
Hepatitis is caused by blood borne pathogens. The pathogens themselves conveniently share similar names to the type of hepatitis they cause: The pathogen that causes Hepatitus A is known as the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV), the pathogen that causes Hepatitus B is known as the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and the pathogen that causes Hepatitus C is known as the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
What is food bourne illness caused by?
The most common foodborne illnesses are caused by a bacterial pathogen known as campylobacter. This pathogen is ingested through improper food handling procedures or an unsanitary food environment. It is a bacterial pathogen that causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
What is the smallest mammal on the tundra?
Lemmings are the smallest mammal known to live in the Tundra.
Which is the smallest known breed of dogs?
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog.
