Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
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ISBN: 9780134298757
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 3SA
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The problems related to identification of virulence factors of Treponema pallidum pallidum.
Concept introduction:
Syphilis is caused by a bacterium named Treponema pallidum. This disease is a highly infectious disease that s spread majorly by involving often into sexual interactions, having anal and oral sex. This disease is characterized in four stages depending upon severity and time involved after infection.
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Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
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