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Which term refers to the degree of pathogenicity of a particular organism?
Which term refers to the degree of pathogenicity of a particular organism?
- Virulence (correct)
- Infectivity
- Toxigenicity
- Invasiveness
Which of these is not a determinant of pathogenicity?
Which of these is not a determinant of pathogenicity?
- Ability to produce toxins (correct)
- Ability to be transported to the host
- Multiply in the host
- Evade host defences
What does adhesion refer to in the context of pathogenic microbes?
What does adhesion refer to in the context of pathogenic microbes?
- Ability to multiply in the host
- Ability to invade the host
- Ability to evade host defences
- Capability to attach to the cells of the body (correct)
Which transmission route involves contamination of inanimate objects?
Which transmission route involves contamination of inanimate objects?
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What are the three characteristics related to pathogenicity?
What are the three characteristics related to pathogenicity?
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