Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134832302
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 4CT
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The body fluids in addition to the blood serum that might be used for immune testing.
Introduction:
The studies of the laboratory are essential for determining the presence of primary immunodeficiency diseases. The knowledge about the organism’s type, infection sites and the therapies that are needed for treating infections often help in focusing the studies.
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Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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