Microbiology W/Diseases Looseleaf with Access 5th 2018 9780134784304 0134784308
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ISBN: 9780134784304
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 9CT
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Why don’t physicians try to prevent the spread of TB by simply administrating prophylactic antimicrobial drugs to everyone living in endemic areas.
Introduction:
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and it is a gram-positive bacteria. The tuberculin skin test is done for the confirmation of tuberculosis in a patient who has the symptoms of TB.
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