germs

1. Microorganisms that can cause disease or infection .

Example Sentences

But, it was definitely a defendable total and it was a huge opportunity missed by England because of the dropped catches that seemed to be as contagious as the back-to-school germs in early September.

From BBC

Even produce grown in greenhouses hydroponically can still harbor germs and pesticides.

From Salon

But it advises against drinking unpasteurized milk ever, as it may harbor germs leading to serious health issues, such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria.

From Los Angeles Times

Public health officials have long warned Americans of the severe health risks that can come with drinking raw milk instead of pasteurized milk, which is heated to kill bacteria, viruses and other germs.

From New York Times

Some ticks are infected with germs that can cause illness, and they spread those germs when they bite.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bug
• disease
• epidemic
• flu
• pollution
• virus