When the immunologist says that pathogens possess virulence, what does virulence mean?
A) Pathogens spread from one individual to others and cause disease.
B) Pathogens induce an immune response.
C) Pathogens causes disease.
D) Pathogens have the capacity to damage tissue.

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Virulence refers to the degree of pathogenicity or the ability of a pathogen to cause disease in a host.

When the Immunologist Says That Pathogens Possess Virulence, What Does