👉 In the context of microbiology and immunology, a germ-like organism is an organism that lacks the essential traits required for life. These organisms are often classified as "germ-like" because they lack essential biological functions such as metabolism, reproduction, immune response, and cell division.
Examples of germ-like organisms include:
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E. coli
- The most common type of bacteria in the human gut.
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Staphylococcus aureus
- A bacterium that causes