Term for Pathogen Properties That Aid It in Causing Disease

Question

Term for pathogen properties that aid it in causing disease.
A)virulence factors
B)pathogenics
C)proteases
D)enhancers
E)promoters

Accepted Answer

Virulence factors are specific properties of pathogens that enable them to cause disease in a host organism. These factors can include toxins, adhesion molecules, and immune evasion mechanisms, among others.