This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General Microbiology Pa 1 (History, Microscopy, Stains and Structure and Physiology of Bacteria), Subject name: Microbiology
Exaltation is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Decreased virulence, B. Increased virulence, C. Increased susceptibility to antimicrobials, D. Loss of virulence
B: Increased virulence
Answer: B: Increased virulence 
Explanation: Exaltation - increased virulence Attenuation - Decreased virulence Attenuation is used in producing vaccines.