Identify one type of pathogen or infectious agent. describe ways to prevent the spread of the diseases this type of pathogen can cause and explain why these preventative measures are important.

Pathogen or infectious agent are prionic, fungi, bacteria, viruses and parasites that is not good for our health.

Ways to prevent the spread of common cold viruses:
a) Washing hands before and after eating. As well as, after using the toilet.
b) Staying away or taking distance from the sick people
c) Immunization

These preventive measures can reduce the chance of being infected since we cannot seen vividly the spreading viruses that is present in our hands and in the corners of the wall and doorknobs of the toilet, by washing hands it lowers the risk of being infected with those tiny microorganisms. Staying away also from sick people can help us not to be infected. Having immunization can help us staying alert and strengthen our immune system from those spreading infectious agent.