Concept information
Preferred term
Virulence
Type
-
mesh:Descriptor
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. The capacity of a microorganism to cause disease.
Broader concept
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VQ8H13TJ-0
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