The Difference Between the Terms Pathogenicity and Virulence Is That

question 113

Multiple Choice

The difference between the terms pathogenicity and virulence is that _______.

• A) pathogenic organisms cause disease, virulent organisms do not
• B) virulent organisms cause disease, pathogens do not
• C) pathogens cause disease and their virulence describes the degree of pathogenicity
• D) virulent organisms cause disease and their pathogenicity describes the degree of disease manifestations