Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
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ISBN: 9781260163698
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 9, Problem 6Q
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An argument about the reason that some antimicrobial agents are toxic for skin and human tissues.
Introduction:
Antimicrobial agents that alter their structure or any specific function without which the microbes die can kill the microbes. These methods can be used in various practices that involve retardation of spoilage and infection.
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Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
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