Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 3A
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The cause and prevention of eye infection by the given bacteria.
Introduction:
Conjunctivitis is caused by inflammation and irritation in the conjunctiva. It is also known as pink eye because due to irritation eyes become red. Conjunctivitis can be caused due to bacterial or viral infections. It is contagious and must be taken care of.
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Chapter 21 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Ch. 21 - Discuss the usual mode of entry of bacteria into...Ch. 21 - What bacteria are identified by a positive...Ch. 21 - Prob. 3RCh. 21 - Complete the table of epidemiology below.Ch. 21 - Why do some states require a test for antibodies...Ch. 21 - Prob. 6RCh. 21 - Prob. 7RCh. 21 - Prob. 8RCh. 21 - Prob. 9RCh. 21 - Prob. 10R
Ch. 21 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 21 - A 12-year-old boy had a fever, rash, headaches,...Ch. 21 - A patient has conjunctivitis. If you isolated...Ch. 21 - You microscopically examine scrapings from a case...Ch. 21 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 21 - A laboratory test used to determine the identity...Ch. 21 - Prob. 2ACh. 21 - Prob. 3ACh. 21 - Prob. 4ACh. 21 - Prob. 1CAECh. 21 - Prob. 2CAECh. 21 - Prob. 3CAE
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