Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 25, Problem 2MCQ
Summary Introduction
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Microorganisms that have the ability to cause infectious diseases are called as pathogens. Such microorganisms include bacteria,
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Microbiology: An Introduction
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Ch. 25 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 25 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 25 - Gastric ulcers are caused by a. stomach acid. b....Ch. 25 - Microscopic examination of a patients fecal...Ch. 25 - Prob. 6MCQCh. 25 - Identification is based on the observation of...Ch. 25 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 25 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 25 - This microbe is frequently transmitted to humans...Ch. 25 - Why is a human infection of trichinella considered...Ch. 25 - Complete the following table:Ch. 25 - Match the foods in column A with the microorganism...Ch. 25 - Which diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can...Ch. 25 - Prob. 1CAECh. 25 - Prob. 2CAECh. 25 - Prob. 3CAECh. 25 - Three to 5 days after eating Thanksgiving dinner...
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