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Pathogen / pathogenic agent

The ability of an organism or infectious particle causing serious disease or illness to its host (humans, animals or plants).

Glossary Source

JRC EU CBRNe Glossary
( EU Glossary on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive risks )
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC128863/JRC128863_01.pdf