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)

Anotace

coord with specific factors if pertinent

je-li třeba, kombinuj s konkrétními faktory

DUI

D037521 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0413031

Předchozí užití

Virulence (1967-2002)

Historická pozn.

2003

Veřejná pozn.

2003