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Define pathogenicity and virulence.

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Pathogenicity: is a quality attributed to the microorganisms that can cause a disease. It can be defined as the capacity or the degree in which microorganisms can cause a certain sickness. Virulence is the degree of pathogenicity of the microorganisms.

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