Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. Virulence refers to the degree of pathogenicity or the ability of a microorganism, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, to cause disease in a host. It describes the severity or harmfulness of the disease produced by the pathogen. Virulence factors include traits that enable a microorganism to: Invade and colonize a host. Evade or suppress the host's immune response. Cause tissue damage or dysfunction. In summary, the higher the virulence, the more severe the disease caused by the pathogen. virulence.txt Last modified: 2024/12/17 07:44by 127.0.0.1