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Organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths, etc., that cause diseases in humans are called `"______"`.

A

frugivores

B

predators

C

pathogens

D

antigens

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The correct Answer is:
C
A pathogen is an organism which causes diseases.
All the Organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths, etc., that cause diseases in humans come under the category of pathogens.
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