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Descriptor English:   Virulence 
Descriptor Spanish:   Virulencia 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Virulência 
Synonyms English:   Pathogenicity  
Tree Number:   G06.930
Definition English:   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. 
Indexing Annotation English:   coord NIM with micro-organism or parasite /pathogen (IM)
See Related English:   Virulence Factors
 
History Note English:   66(65) 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
DE drug effects ES ethics
GE genetics IM immunology
PH physiology RE radiation effects
Record Number:   15176 
Unique Identifier:   D014774 

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