Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
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Chapter 17, Problem 4CAE
Newborns (under 1 year) who contract dengue have a higher chance of dying from it if their mothers had dengue prior to pregnancy. Explain why.
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