Brock Biology Of Microorganisms - Package
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ISBN: 9780134462660
Author: MADIGAN
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Chapter 30.9, Problem 2MQ
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Tetanus is a critical life-threatening disease which is caused by exotoxins producing species of Clostridium bacteria. Two species, Clostridium tetani, and Clostridium perfringens are mainly involved in causing tetanus. These forms of bacteria are obligate anaerobic, rod-shaped, and primarily found in soil.
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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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