Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 4A
Which diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can be acquired by swimming in a pool or lake? Why are these diseases not likely to be acquired while swimming in the ocean?
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Chapter 25 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction
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