Which of These Factors Affects the Virulence of a Pathogen

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of these factors affects the virulence of a pathogen?

• A)ability to bypass healthy cells
• B)amount available to produce disease
• C)ability to evade the attack of white blood cells
• D)strength of resistance to healthy cells

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