What is the difference between infectious disease and microbial intoxications?

Infectious Diseases are caused by the invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, which can lead to symptoms and illness in the host. In contrast, microbial intoxications occur when toxins produced by microorganisms are ingested or enter the body, leading to illness without the need for the microbes to grow or replicate within the host. While both can lead to similar symptoms, the underlying mechanisms and causes differ significantly.