Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014774
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014774
Preferred Name

Virulence

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Pathogenicity
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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