Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Corxiella Brunetti is gram negative bacteria, and it is highly resistant to temperature, ultra violet light and osmotic pressure. It causes Q-fever. These bacteria produce endospores and they are transmitted by aerosols. Diagnosis is made by complement fixation test.

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