Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 15 - Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity - Study Questions - Review - Page 449: 1

Answer

Pathogenicity is the ability of a microorganism to produce or cause diseases. Virulence is the degree of pathogenicity of a microorganism.

Work Step by Step

A communicable disease is a disease that can be transmitted or spread from one host to another. A noncommunicable disease is a disease not transmitted by one host to another.
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