Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Books a la Carte Edition (4th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Books a la Carte Edition (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321943682
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Why do epidemiologists think that there will be a major flu pandemic in people caused by bird influenza viruses.

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Influenza virus is the common cause of flu, which has two strains namely A and B. This infection has symptoms like a headache, fever, pharyngitis, dry cough, congestion and muscle pain.

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