pathogen

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Katherine Wu explained in a recent Atlantic piece: “The reality is that both environment and pathogens often influence the outcome of disease, and both should be addressed.”

From Salon

When positioned optimally, the device prevented inhalation of pathogens during the first 15 minutes of exposure.

From Science Daily

Leaving food outside the fridge is, therefore, risky behavior since you do not know if food is contaminated with any pathogens or if general spoilage can occur.

From Salon

But adding it to the mix carries the risk of spreading pathogens, so to be on the safe side you shouldn’t.

From Seattle Times

The hospital announced this week it was investigating an outbreak caused by the Klebsiella pneumonia bacteria, a fairly common pathogen believed to have infected at least 31 people and killed seven since last October.

From Seattle Times