MICROBIOLOGY-ACCESS >CUSTOM<
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ISBN: 9780135668825
Author: Tortora
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Chapter 23, Problem 6R
Summary Introduction

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The causative agent, transmission method, and reservoir for schistosomiasis, toxoplasmosis, and Chagas disease.

Introduction:

A disease is considered endemic if it consistently affects the population of a given area. Endemic diseases are limited to a particular region. Malaria is an endemic disease that is particular to certain countries or regions only.

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