Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321918550
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 9SA
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Four measures taken to prevent arboviral infections.
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Arboviral infections caused by a group of viruses spread to people through the bite of infected arthropods (insects) such as mosquitoes and ticks. This infection occurs in warm weather months because during this weather condition the mosquitoes and ticks are active.
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