Microbiology: A Systems Approach
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 21.5, Problem 16AYP
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The diverse organisms which cause the disease pneumonia.
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Microorganisms infect the human body and cause infection. In pneumonia, the respiratory system is affected leading to swelling, redness, and inflammation. They are classified as gram
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Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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