The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of microorganisms or viruses
as indicated by case fatality rates and/or the ability of the organism to invade the
tissues of the host. The pathogenic capacity of an organism is determined by its VIRULENCE
FACTORS
Note publique d''information :
The capacity of a microorganism to cause disease
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
coord NIM with micro-organism or parasite /pathogen (IM)