The disease causing organisms are called _____________.

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Disease:
A particular disorder which hampers any structure or function of an organism's body is termed as disease.
Pathogens
These disease causing organisms are termed as pathogens.
Pathogens can be bacteria, fungi, viruses etc.
Examples of bacterial pathogens are Vibrio cholerae which causes cholera , Salmonella typhi which causes typhoid.
Final answer : The disease causing organisms are called pathogens.

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