Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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Chapter 30.3, Problem 1MQ
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Diphtheria is characterized by a severe respiratory disease, which specifically infects the young children. Corynebacterium diphtheriae is the causative agent of diphtheria. It is a Gram-positive, aerobic, non-motile, club-shaped bacterium.
Pertussis is also referred to as whooping cough. It is a severe respiratory disease. The causative agent of pertussis is Bordetella pertussis. It is an aerobic, Gram-negative coccobacillus. It commonly affects the children and cause severe respiratory illness in adults as well.
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Ch. 30.1 - Why can it be said that respiratory pathogens have...Ch. 30.1 - Prob. 2MQCh. 30.1 - Prob. 1CRCh. 30.2 - Prob. 1MQCh. 30.2 - What is the primary virulence factor for...Ch. 30.2 - Prob. 1CRCh. 30.3 - Prob. 1MQCh. 30.3 - What measures can be taken to decrease the current...Ch. 30.3 - Prob. 1CRCh. 30.4 - Why is Mycobacterium tuberculosis a widespread...
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