Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134832302
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 9CT
A 43-year-old woman has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Unable to find relief from her symptoms, she seeks treatment from a doctor in another country who injects antibodies and complement into her afflicted joints. Do you expect the treatment to improve her condition? Explain your reasoning.
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Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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