4.Pathogens and Diseases Flashcards

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Define Virulence

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Virulence is the ability of a pathogen to damage the health of an organism

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A pathogen depends on…

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Toxic Ability//ability to cause distortion to the cells of the organism

Invasive Ability//ability to colonize the organism

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