Brock Biology Of Microorganisms 15th.ed. I.e.
Brock Biology Of Microorganisms 15th.ed. I.e.
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134602363
Author: MADIGAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Various individuals with no definite reasons are found to be highly susceptible towards the virulence of the disease causing microorganism. These kinds of hosts are referred to as compromised host. The immune system of the compromised host may be susceptible to certain kinds of infection caused by non infectious microorganisms.

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