1. Bacteria:
Examples:
- Escherichia coli (E. coli)
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Salmonella
- Bacillus subtilis
- Lactobacillus
2. Viruses:
Examples:
- Influenza virus
- Measles virus
- Mumps virus
- Rubella virus
- Herpes simplex virus
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
3. Fungi:
Examples:
- Candida albicans
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Cryptococcus neoformans
- Tinea corporis (Ringworm)
- Sporothrix schenckii
4. Parasites:
Examples:
- Plasmodium falciparum (Malaria parasite)
- Entamoeba histolytica (Amoeba)
- Toxoplasma gondii
- Schistosoma mansoni (Blood fluke)
- Giardia lamblia
5. Protozoa:
Examples:
- Paramecium
- Amoeba proteus
- Euglena
- Trypanosoma brucei (African sleeping sickness)
- Plasmodium vivax
It's worth noting that within these groups, there are numerous species and strains of germs, each with unique characteristics and behaviors. The list provided here is just a small selection of the vast microbial world.