virulence

IPA: vˈɪrʌɫʌns

Examples of "virulence" in Sentences

The doctor was concerned about the virulence of the flu virus spreading rapidly through the community
The pathogen displayed a high level of virulence, causing severe symptoms in those infected
Scientists were studying ways to decrease the virulence of the bacteria to make it less harmful
The virulence of the venomous snake's bite led to a life-threatening situation for the hiker
The virus's ability to rapidly replicate contributed to its high virulence and impact on the population