The Rapid Transfer of a Microbial Pathogen Through Animals of a Susceptible

Question

The rapid transfer of a microbial pathogen through animals of a susceptible species _____.
A)does not change the pathogenicity
B)increases its fitness in broth culture
C)can increase the intensity of the disease produced by that pathogen
D)can decrease the intensity of the disease produced by that pathogen

Accepted Answer

The rapid transfer of a microbial pathogen through animals of a susceptible species can increase the intensity of the disease produced by that pathogen. This is because the pathogen has more hosts to infect and reproduce in, leading to a higher number of pathogens present in the host, leading to a more severe disease.