Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9780073402437
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The diverse organisms which cause the disease pneumonia.

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Microorganisms infect the human body and cause infection. In pneumonia, the respiratory system is affected leading to swelling, redness, and inflammation. They are classified as gram +ve and gram -ve. They are visible under the microscope in a variety of shapes and sizes like cocci, bacillus, and spirillum.

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