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Certain pathogens are tissue/organ Specific. Justify the statement with suitable example.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Pathogen Specificity**: Certain pathogens have a preference for specific tissues or organs in the host organism. This means that they can only infect and cause disease in particular areas of the body. 2. **Example of Rhinovirus**: One clear example of a tissue-specific pathogen is the rhinovirus, which is responsible for the common cold. When a person is infected with rhinovirus, the primary site of infection is the respiratory tract, particularly the nasal passages. 3. **Impact on the Respiratory System**: The rhinovirus typically causes symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, and cough, all of which are associated with the respiratory tract. Notably, the lungs are not affected by this virus, demonstrating its specificity to the respiratory system. ...
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