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Microorganisms can be, according to their characteristics, divided into several groups: 1  bacteria, viruses, certain fungi and parasites. 2  pathogenic (capable of causing disease), non-pathogenic, and opportunistic (causing disease when they have an opportunity, like in people with low immune system).xamples of bacteria pathogenic for a human are: 1  Staphylococcus aureus, causing skin infections, pneumonia, infection of the heart valves, etc. 2  Streptococcus pyogenes, causing âstrep throatâ, cellulitis, etc. 3  Neisseria gonorrheae, causing gonorrhea.
Pathogens are microorganisms-such as bacteria and viruses-that cause disease. Bacteria release toxins, and viruses damage our cells. White blood cells can ingest and destroy pathogens by producing antibodies that destroy the infectious microorganisms, and antitoxins to neutralise toxins created as a by-product.