Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134141176
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine:

The attributes of Coxiella burnetii that enables it to survive desiccation and heat for a long time.

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The aerobic, Gram negative bacteria, Coxiella burnetii is a significantly small parasite that thrives inside the host cells and needs an acidic environment to multiply. It is usually transferred to humans and animals through tick bites or inhalation. It can cause some potentially fatal diseases like Q-fever, and can thrive in unfavorable conditions like desiccation and heat.

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