Pathogenicity

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathogenicity)

Pathogenicity is the potential capacity of certain species of microbes to cause a disease. Pathogenicity is characterized by complex pathogenic properties which develop during their struggle for existence. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Infectivity

Approved Date
11-Oct-2013

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