Pathogens
Microorganisms, viruses and parasites that can cause disease.
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Mycotoxins
Toxic substance of fungal origin, e.g. aflatoxin. [AGROVOC]
Viruses
Microscopic infectious agent that can multiply only in living cells of animals, plants, or bacteria, consisting of genetic material, either DNA or RNA, housed inside a capsid.
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