Concept explainers
(a)
To determine:
The similarities and dissimilarities between characteristics of hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic fever diseases.
Concept introduction:
Cardiovascular system also is known as circulatory system is a system which allows blood to flow throughout the body and transports nutrients, gases and other important enzymes in and out of the cells. It is composed of two components: Heart and the blood vessels. This system is highly protected from infections but microbes that successfully invade the system acquire entrance to many body parts affecting every system.
(b)
To provide:
The explanation for the observed increase in the incidence of these zoonotic infections around the world today.
Concept introduction:
Zoonoses are those animal diseases that are transmitted to humans. These diseases could be viral, bacterial fungal or
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