Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Disease can be defined as any alteration from the normal state which changes the structure or function in an organism. These are medical conditions which are usually characterized by specific signs and symptoms. Diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, protozoans, and prions also.

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