Question

    An ability of a pathogen to cause a disease is known as

    A Pathogenesis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pathogenicity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pathometery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pathology Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Virulence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The ability of a microbial agent to cause disease is called pathogenicity, and the degree to which an organism is pathogenic is called virulence.

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