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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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Infectious agents are microorganisms found in nature that
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'''Infectious agents are microorganisms found in nature that
 
are harmful to animals and plants. Most microorganisms found in nature are not
 
are harmful to animals and plants. Most microorganisms found in nature are not
 
harmful, however some microorganisms can cause disease and are therefore
 
harmful, however some microorganisms can cause disease and are therefore
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Microorganisms are categorised into distinct types. The main
 
Microorganisms are categorised into distinct types. The main
 
categories of veterinary interest are bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses and
 
categories of veterinary interest are bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses and
prions, although a wide array of other microorganisms also exist such as algae.
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prions, although a wide array of other microorganisms also exist such as algae.'''
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[[Bacteria - Overview]]
 
[[Bacteria - Overview]]
    
[[Category:Infectious Agents]]
 
[[Category:Infectious Agents]]
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