Pathogens are microorganism that causes diseases; its main
types are viruses and bacteria. Bacteria are said to come in many shapes and
sizes but are microscopic in form, it releases toxins in the body. Bacteria have the ability to multiply
immediately and once it is inside our bodies, it releases toxins that allow us
to feel ill. Some diseases caused by bacteria are typhoid, cholera, food
poisoning and so on and so fort. While viruses
on the other hand damage our cells and are said to be way smaller than
bacteria. Viruses get to damage a cell by reproducing in a host cell once they
are inside of it. Some diseases caused
by viruses are flu, colds, mumps, chicken pox, measles, and AIDs,
White blood cells destroy pathogens by producing
antibodies. Antibodies destroy
infectious microorganisms, and antitoxins to neutralize toxins.
Just to be clear, pathogens are the ones that cause diseases
and white blood cell ingest these pathogens.
Our bodies will be able to fight and produce more white blood cells through
vaccination and a proper healthy lifestyle. There are several types of vaccines
that cater to different diseases, some of these vaccines last a lifetime and
some last for a certain time only. Medicines
such as antibiotics and penicillin also relieve and kill infectious diseases.
Many people
disregard the importance of having a healthy lifestyle. Many of us do not know
but it has been regarded as a need for socio-economic development man. We can
avoid such pathogens if we have a healthy lifestyle and give importance to our
health.
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