Chapter 15
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What is pathogenicity in comparison to virulence?
Pathogenicity is a pathogens ability to cause disease and virulence is the extent/degree of pathogenicity
What are 3 portals of entry
mucous membranes, skin, parenteral route
Many organisms gain entry through the mucous membranes, gives examples of mucosal portals of entry
conjunctiva, respiratory tracts, GI tracts, GU tracts
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