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Record 1 2012-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
DEF

Said of a microorganism which is not pathogenic, being unable to overcome the host's defensive mechanism.

CONT

Avirulent microorganisms such a-hemolytic streptococci.

Key term(s)
  • not virulent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
DEF

Se dit d'un micro-organisme pathogène dépourvu de virulence; incapable de se multiplier dans l'organisme vivant et d'y entraîner des manifestations morbides.

CONT

Le BCG est un dérivé avirulent de Mycobacterium bovis.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas
Key term(s)
  • no virulento
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