Factors that improve the chances of a pathogen's ability to invade a host and cause infection are known as:
A)contagious factors
B)non-communicable factors
C)viral factors
D)virulence factors

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Virulence factors refer to the characteristics of a pathogen that enhance its ability to infect a host and cause disease. These factors may include the pathogen's ability to evade the host's immune system, establish infection, or cause damage to host tissues. Contagious factors and non-communicable factors are not specific to pathogens, and viral factors only refer to factors specific to viruses.

Factors That Improve the Chances of a Pathogen's Ability to Invade