What is another word for disease-causing agent?
Pronunciation: [dɪzˈiːzkˈɔːzɪŋ ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənt] (IPA) 
The term "disease-causing agent" refers to any microorganism, pathogen or living organism that can cause an illness or disease in humans or animals. While this term may be widely used in medical and scientific literature, there are various synonyms that are often used to describe the same concept. Some of the most common synonyms include "infectious agent", "germ", "bacteria", "virus", "fungus", "parasite", "pathogen" and "microbe". These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to the source of a disease or infection and are important to understand when discussing the prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses and diseases.
