Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Laboratory identification of bacteria involved in respiratory infections.

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Several bacteria are involved in causing respiratory infections. In general, bacteria are classified as gram-positive and gram-negative. They may also be grouped based on the morphology as cocci, rods, and so on.

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