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The ability of a virus to cause disease is referred to as its "pathogenicity." This term describes the virus's capacity to infect a host and lead to harmful effects, which can vary in severity depending on factors such as the virus's characteristics and the host's immune response. Pathogenicity is often assessed in terms of the virus's virulence, which indicates the degree of harm it can cause.
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What type of disease can cause AIDS?
AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV. This virus attacks the immune system especially the T cells. It destroys the body's ability to fight off infections.
Are HIV and AIDs two distinct diseases?
HIV is the virus. AIDS is the disease caused by the virus. (So HIV is not actually a disease per se.) As an analogue - the H1N1 virus can cause the flu.
What is the term for a virus that can cause disease?
Stomache virus
Can a virus cause a disease?
yes
What are immediate causes of a disease?
Immediate cause is the first cause identified when a person is suffering from a disease. For example, if a baby is suffering from loose motions,we can say that the cause of the loose motions is an infection with a virus. So, the immediate cause of the disease is virus.
What does the word pathogenic mean?
Pathogenic means "having the ability to cause disease".
When does the cold virus cause disease?
Respiratory tract
What is a bacteria that causes a disease called?
A virus or a parasite.
How can a virus affect the person?
Any virus can usually cause a severe disease or death.
What diseases cause a virus?
A virus does not cause a disease but it will weapon your immune system and make you more susceptible to contracting diseases.
What is a disease producing agent especially a virus or bacterium called?
A micro-organism, such as a bacterium, a virus or a fungus, that invades a host and causes a disease is called a pathogen.
Is toxoplasmosis a virus?
No, toxoplasmosis is not caused by a virus. It is a disease caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.
