Pearson eText Microbiology: An Introduction -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Author: Gerard Tortora, Berdell Funke
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Chapter 14, Problem 8MCQ
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Transmission of disease must occur for an infection to spread. First the transmission of infection happens from the reservoir to an individual then the individual must transmit the infectious agent to the susceptible host either directly or indirectly.
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