The phrase "disease pathogens" refers to harmful microorganisms or germs that can cause illnesses or diseases. These pathogens can enter our body and make us sick by attacking our cells and disrupting our normal bodily functions. Full definition
DNA from a diarrhea - inducing stomach bug and several gum disease pathogens turned up in his plaque. (sciencenews.org)
And while indoor cats may be exposed to fewer diseases, indoor cats may be exposed to many disease pathogens. (appalachiananimalclinic.com)
High throughput sequencing has accelerated the determination of genome sequences for thousands of human infectious disease pathogens and dozens of their vectors. (jcvi.org)