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Which term is used to express a measure or degree of pathogenicity?
Which term is used to express a measure or degree of pathogenicity?
- Pathogenecity
- Pathogenicity
- Pathology
- Virulence (correct)
What is the main factor that determines if a microbe is virulent?
What is the main factor that determines if a microbe is virulent?
- The presence of specific toxins or enzymes (correct)
- The mode of entry into the body
- The severity of the symptoms it causes
- Its ability to attach to host tissues
Which strains are considered avirulent?
Which strains are considered avirulent?
- Toxigenic strains
- Flesh-eating strains
- Non-pathogenic strains (correct)
- Encapsulated strains
What does a virulent strain of a microbe mean?
What does a virulent strain of a microbe mean?
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How do avirulent strains differ from virulent strains in terms of disease causation?
How do avirulent strains differ from virulent strains in terms of disease causation?
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Which term is sometimes used as a synonym for pathogenic?
Which term is sometimes used as a synonym for pathogenic?
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In what way does virulence contribute to the death of a patient?
In what way does virulence contribute to the death of a patient?
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What distinguishes virulence from virulent in terms of usage?
What distinguishes virulence from virulent in terms of usage?
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