Pathogenicity & Sexually Transmitted Infections
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Indirect Contact Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three characteristics related to pathogenicity?

    <p>Invasiveness, Infectivity, Pathogenic potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

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