👉 The term "cytopathogenicity" refers to a phenomenon where an organism (such as a virus or bacterium) infects and causes disease in another organism, usually a mammal. This can occur when the same virus or bacterium is introduced into a healthy animal that has not been vaccinated against it, leading to an immune response that leads to infection in the animal. In summary, cytopathogenicity refers to the ability of an organism (such as a virus or bacterium
