Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
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The subunit of cholera toxin that should be used in developing a vaccine for thetoxin.

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Cholera is an infectious disease that can be fatal in case it is untreated. It is characterized by watery diarrhea which results in dehydration. Prolonged and untreated dehydrated condition may also lead to death. The causative organism for this disease is a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. The mode of transmission of this disease is through contaminated food or drinking water.

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