Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134151441
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 6CT
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason as to why the spread of TB cannot be prevented by simply administering prophylactic antimicrobial drugs to everyone living in endemic areas.
Introduction:
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection associated with lungs, but it can also spread to other organs. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (a bacterium) is its main causative agent. Tuberculosis infections that do not show any symptoms are referred to as latent tuberculosis. It is an air borne infection.
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Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
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