Prescott's Microbiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260409062
Author: WILLEY, Joanne
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 36.7, Problem 3CC
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The bioterrorism is the use of potential pathogens as biological weapons. These pathogens can be used to threaten or destroy a military, a country, or a community. Most of the potential pathogens such as certain bacteria and viruses can be used as a biological weapon. These pathogens mainly affect the human population, plants, and livestock.
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Chapter 36 Solutions
Prescott's Microbiology
Ch. 36.2 - How might biased data collection impact the public...Ch. 36.2 - Prob. 1CCCh. 36.2 - Prob. 2CCCh. 36.2 - Prob. 3CCCh. 36.2 - Prob. 4CCCh. 36.2 - Prob. 5CCCh. 36.3 - Prob. 1MICh. 36.3 - Prob. 2MICh. 36.3 - Prob. 1CCCh. 36.3 - Prob. 2CC
Ch. 36.3 - Prob. 3CCCh. 36.3 - Prob. 4CCCh. 36.4 - Prob. 1CCCh. 36.4 - What are some of the factors in your community...Ch. 36.4 - Prob. 3CCCh. 36.5 - Describe a health-careassociated infection, and...Ch. 36.5 - Prob. 2CCCh. 36.5 - Prob. 3CCCh. 36.7 - Prob. 1CCCh. 36.7 - Prob. 2CCCh. 36.7 - Prob. 3CCCh. 36.7 - What is the Public Health Security and...Ch. 36 - Prob. 1RCCh. 36 - Prob. 2RCCh. 36 - Prob. 3RCCh. 36 - Prob. 4RCCh. 36 - Why is international cooperation a necessity in...Ch. 36 - What common sources of infectious disease are...Ch. 36 - Prob. 3ALCh. 36 - How can changes in herd immunity contribute to an...Ch. 36 - College dormitories are notorious for outbreaks of...Ch. 36 - Prob. 6ALCh. 36 - Prob. 7ALCh. 36 - Prob. 8AL
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