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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. bioactive properties
  4. pathogenicity
  5. virulence
  1. Fields of Study
  2. epidemiology
  3. pathogenicity
  4. virulence

Término preferido

virulence

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of microorganisms or viruses as indicated by case fatality rates and/or the ability of the organism to invade the tissues of the host. The pathogenic capacity of an organism is determined by its virulence factors.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

Conceptos relacionados

Sinónimos

  • hypovirulence
  • virulence factor

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/46767

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