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pathogenic bacteria; germ; pathogen
新種の病原菌を特定した。
They identified a new type of pathogen.
消毒は病原菌を殺すのに有効だ。
Disinfection is effective for killing pathogens.
生肉の不適切な扱いは病原菌の繁殖を招く。
Improper handling of raw meat leads to the proliferation of pathogens.