What Is Pathogen?
A harmful microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus, that can make people sick when it gets into food. Pathogens grow most rapidly in the temperature danger zone of 41°F to 135°F.
Pathogen across 2 exams
Pathogen appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- ServSafe Food Handler
- A harmful microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus, that can make people sick when it gets into food. Pathogens grow most rapidly in the temperature danger zone of 41°F to 135°F.
- CCMA (NHA)
- Any microorganism that can cause disease in humans, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Understanding pathogens and their transmission routes is critical for medical assistants to implement appropriate infection prevention measures.