Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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Possible causative agents for rabies, poliomyelitis, tetanus, botulism, and African sleeping sickness.
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Microorganisms are small microscopic living organisms which are so small that they cannot be seen with unaided eyes. Viruses, bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists are included in microorganisms. The microorganisms can be parasitic or free-living. Most of the microorganisms cause diseases in other living organisms.
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