《英文msh詞典》Factors,Pathogenicity
[入口詞] Factors,Pathogenicity
[主題詞] Virulence Factors
[英文釋義] 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 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)