Prescott's Microbiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260409062
Author: WILLEY, Joanne
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 36, Problem 3AL
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The epidemiology is a branch of science that deals with the study of human health, diseases, and their interaction in the environment. The epidemiologist is the person who studies and practices the epidemiology. The main objective of the epidemiology or epidemiologist is to study about the geographical location, what are all the prevalent diseases in a particular location, population, and how to prevent and control any spread of new or old diseases.
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Chapter 36 Solutions
Prescott's Microbiology
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