Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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ISBN: 9780134605203
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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The respiratory tract infections caused by
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Respiratory infections are often caused by bacteria or viruses, although other germs can cause infections as well. Typical and chronic respiratory infections occur in the upper respiratory tract such as tonsillitis, laryngitis, sinusitis or certain types of influenza and common cold.
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