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Cause food poisoning Cause damage to plants

Food poisoning Fungi that grow on leaves can disrupt
can occur due the process of photosynthesis.
to the actions of
microorganisms
such as Salmonella
through
contaminated
sources.

Cause infectious diseases

Influenza
Mumps
Influenza is also known as flu. Mumps is a
It occurs when type of disease
the body is caused by
infected with viruses. It
the Influenza causes swelling
virus.
of the cheek
and neck.

Ringworm Measles

Ringworm is a skin infection Measles is
caused by fungi. a disease
caused by
a virus.

What are other infectious diseases
caused by microorganisms?

Explain the effects of microorganisms in
our daily lives.

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