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Virulence
| Medical Definition: | 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. |
| Guide Notes: | coord NIM with micro-organism or parasite /pathogen (IM) |
| Also Called: | Pathogenicity |
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