Prescott's Microbiology
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ISBN: 9781260211887
Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
Publisher: McGraw Hill
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To determine: The reason for yeast infection of the mouth or genitourinary tract in some patient taking antibiotics for acne.
Introduction: Some microbes release toxic chemicals which are harmful to plants, humans and other living organisms. However, some chemical toxins which are specific to a particular group like bacteria are useful for human health. Production of antibiotics secreted from
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