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What type of diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and worms?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

ID: Infectious diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria , fungi and worms.

Answered 5/21/2020

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