Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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Respiratory infection is an infection that interferes with normal breathing. It generally affects the upper respiratory system. It caused by infectious pathogens like fungi, viruses, bacteria, etc.
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