NALT

Preferred term

virulence

Topic

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.

pathogenicity

hypovirulence
virulence factor

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

39612

Spanish

virulencia

URI

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

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 3/23/15