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vir·u·lence fac·tors

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Virulence Factors

    Those components of an organism that determine its capacity to cause disease but are not required for its viability per se. Two classes have been characterized: TOXINS, BIOLOGICAL and surface adhesion molecules that effect the ability of the microorganism to invade and colonize a host. (From Davis et al., Microbiology, 4th ed. p486)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of virulence factors in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of virulence factors in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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