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The Smaller the Number of Microorganisms Necessary to Cause Infection

Question 13

Question 13

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The smaller the number of microorganisms necessary to cause infection in a competent host, the more _____ the microorganism.


A) opportunistic
B) parasitic
C) invasive
D) virulent

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