The disease-producing power of the microorganism is called
A)resistance.
B)superinfection.
C)infection.
D)virulence.

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Virulence is the disease-producing power of the microorganism.Resistance is the ability of an organism to be immune to the effects of an antiinfective agent.Superinfection is an opportunistic infection that arises as a consequence of treatment.Infection is an unchecked increase in the number of pathogenic bacteria in the body.

The Disease-Producing Power of the Microorganism Is Called