Brock Biology Of Microorganisms - Package
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ISBN: 9780134462660
Author: MADIGAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30.8, Problem 2MQ
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Anthrax is a serious illness which is caused by spore-producing, facultative aerobic bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax majorly affects livestock and can also infect human by direct or indirect contact with sick animals. Major symptoms of anthrax include difficulty in breathing, intestinal swelling, and body shock. Anthrax can be categorized into three important forms- cutaneous, intestinal, and respiratory anthrax.
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Chapter 30 Solutions
Brock Biology Of Microorganisms - Package
Ch. 30.1 - What is the procedure for treating a human bitten...Ch. 30.1 - Prob. 2MQCh. 30.2 - Prob. 1MQCh. 30.2 - Prob. 2MQCh. 30.3 - What are the arthropod vectors and animal hosts...Ch. 30.3 - Prob. 2MQCh. 30.4 - Prob. 1MQCh. 30.4 - In the United States, where is Lyme disease most...Ch. 30.4 - Prob. 3MQCh. 30.5 - Identify the vector and reservoir for yellow fever...
Ch. 30.5 - Prob. 2MQCh. 30.6 - Prob. 1MQCh. 30.6 - Prob. 2MQCh. 30.7 - Distinguish among sylvatic, bubonic, septicemic,...Ch. 30.7 - What are the insect vector, the natural host...Ch. 30.8 - What are the major virulence factors of Bacillus...Ch. 30.8 - Prob. 2MQCh. 30.9 - Prob. 1MQCh. 30.9 - Prob. 2MQCh. 30.9 - Prob. 3MQCh. 30 - Identify the animals most likely to carry rabies...Ch. 30 - Prob. 2RQCh. 30 - Identify the three major categories of organisms...Ch. 30 - Identify the most common reservoir and vector for...Ch. 30 - Prob. 5RQCh. 30 - Prob. 6RQCh. 30 - Prob. 7RQCh. 30 - Prob. 8RQCh. 30 - Prob. 9RQCh. 30 - Describe the sequence of steps you would take if...Ch. 30 - Prob. 2AQCh. 30 - Prob. 3AQ
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