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Biological Factors > Toxins, Biological > Virulence Factors

Terme préférentiel

Virulence Factors  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • Those components of an organism that determine its capacity to cause disease but are not required for its viability per se. Two classes have been characterized: TOXINS, BIOLOGICAL and surface adhesion molecules that effect the ability of the microorganism to invade and colonize a host. (From Davis et al., Microbiology, 4th ed. p486)

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Pathogenicity Factor
  • Pathogenicity Factors
  • Virulence Factor

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CFQ7FKQV-0

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