Microbiology With Diseases.. -Masteringmic.
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ISBN: 9780134298719
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 5TMW
Why does use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs increase the likelihood of a patient developing an opportunistic infection with C. diff.?
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Microbiology With Diseases.. -Masteringmic.
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