Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134141176
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 7SA
Given that pseudomonads are present in almost every moist environment, why do they cause less disease than other, less prevalent Gram-negative bacteria?
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Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
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