Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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In the United States, malaria has the highest incidence when compared to other diseases. Approximately 3000 cases are detected every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control Agency.
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Ch. 23 - Identify the portals of entry for Trypanosoma...Ch. 23 - Prob. 2RCh. 23 - Prob. 3RCh. 23 - Complete the following table.Ch. 23 - Complete the following table.Ch. 23 - Prob. 6RCh. 23 - Compare and contrast cat-scratch disease and...Ch. 23 - Prob. 8RCh. 23 - Prob. 9RCh. 23 - Prob. 10R
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