The Smaller the Number of Microorganisms Necessary to Cause Infection

question 13

Multiple Choice

The smaller the number of microorganisms necessary to cause infection in a competent host, the more _____ the microorganism.

• A) opportunistic
• B) parasitic
• C) invasive
• D) virulent

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