Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9780073525549
Author: Mariëlle Hoefnagels Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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A disease that is caused due to infection of virus is known as viral infection. A person can acquire the infection by inspiring the respiratory droplets of infected person or by consuming contaminated water or food.

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