The phrase "microbial pathogens" refers to tiny organisms, like bacteria or viruses, that can cause diseases or infections in humans, animals, or plants. Full definition
This section describes food safety issues associated with microbial pathogens like bacteria and viruses that could be associated with certain types of seafood products. (seafoodhealthfacts.org)
However, increased temperatures were quickly followed by a loss of resistance to pathogenic disease and an increased abundance of microbial pathogens in A. palmata [17], perhaps explaining the high incidence of disease following the thermal stress by either contagious or opportunistic pathogens [18]. (journals.plos.org)
MP1 acts against microbial pathogens by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane. (sciencedaily.com)