
Prescott's Microbiology
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Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
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Chapter 40.3, Problem 2CC
Summary Introduction
To Determine: The three types of leishmaniasis.
Introduction: The disease of leishmaniasis is spreading worldwide. Thedisease is a disease of poverty associated with malnutrient, poor housing, and discrimination.
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To Compare: The morphology of promastigotes and amastigotes.
Introduction: Promastigotes is long-elongated and motile flagella which present in the infective form of Leishmania
Summary Introduction
To Determine: The location of three leishmaniasis in the host.
Introduction: The primary assistant of these parasites are rodentsand canines. The infected agents transmitted from animal to human or human by sand flies.
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Chapter 40 Solutions
Prescott's Microbiology
Ch. 40.2 - What is the morphology of B. dermatitidis in the...Ch. 40.2 - Prob. 1CCCh. 40.2 - Prob. 2CCCh. 40.2 - Prob. 3CCCh. 40.3 - How is a schizont formed? What is the cell type...Ch. 40.3 - Prob. 2MICh. 40.3 - What is the primary reservoir of leishmanias? What...Ch. 40.3 - Prob. 1CCCh. 40.3 - Prob. 2CCCh. 40.3 - Prob. 3CC
Ch. 40.4 - Prob. 1MICh. 40.4 - How do fungi causing subcutaneous mycoses gain...Ch. 40.4 - Describe two piedras that infect humans.Ch. 40.4 - Briefly describe the major tineas that occur in...Ch. 40.4 - Prob. 3CCCh. 40.4 - Prob. 4CCCh. 40.5 - Upon entry into the human host by the nose or...Ch. 40.6 - Prob. 1MICh. 40.6 - Prob. 1CCCh. 40.6 - Prob. 2CCCh. 40.6 - Prob. 3CCCh. 40.6 - What parts of the human body can be affected by...Ch. 40.6 - Prob. 5CCCh. 40 - Prob. 1RCCh. 40 - Prob. 2RCCh. 40 - Prob. 4RCCh. 40 - Prob. 5RCCh. 40 - Prob. 1ALCh. 40 - Prob. 2ALCh. 40 - Trypanosomes are notorious for their ability to...Ch. 40 - Prob. 4ALCh. 40 - Prob. 5AL
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