The Ease with Which a Pathogenic Organism Can Overcome the Body's

question 24

Multiple Choice

The ease with which a pathogenic organism can overcome the body's defenses best describes

• A) etiology.
• B) infection.
• C) pathogenesis.
• D) virulence.

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Definitions:

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