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10, Analyze Which diseases cannot be effectively treated with antibiotics? (Circle your choice.) a. viruses b. bacterial infections

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter38: Introduction To The Medical Laboratory

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a. viruses
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