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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Virulence
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Virulencia
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Virulência
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Synonyms English:
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Pathogenicity
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Tree Number:
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G06.930
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Definition English:
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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. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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coord NIM with micro-organism or parasite /pathogen (IM)
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See Related English:
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Virulence Factors
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History Note English:
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66(65)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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15176
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Unique Identifier:
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D014774
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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