Which of the following contributes to the virulence of a pathogen?
A) numbers of microorganisms that gain access to a host and evasion of host defenses
B) evasion of host defenses
C) toxin production
D) numbers of microorganisms that gain access to a host
E) numbers of microorganisms that gain access to a host, evasion of host defenses, and toxin production

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Virulence is influenced by the number of microorganisms that enter the host, their ability to evade host defenses, and their production of toxins. All these factors together determine the severity of the disease caused by the pathogen.

Which of the Following Contributes to the Virulence of a Pathogen