Invasive microbes are introduced microorganisms which are usually single-celled, or too small for the unaided eye to see, including bacteria, viruses, protists, and fungi.
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Listed below are the microbial species for which we have completed species profiles - general information about microbial species commonly known as invasive. This is not a list of all invasive microbial species, nor does it have any regulatory implications. These profiles are provided as an educational informational tool.