Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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The ways in which microbes have affected human beings.
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Microbes or microorganisms are small living organisms that are present everywhere but cannot be seen with unaided eyes. These are found in variety of habitats ranging from deep oceans to mountains, cold arctic regions to hot deserts. The human body also houses millions of microbial cells.
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