Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 23, Problem 1VC

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To compare:

The two rashes and also determine the information that would help to determine the diagnosis in both cases.

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Microorganisms are living microscopic organisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses which are present either in the form of single-celled or clusters of cells. The human body is occupied with various non-pathogenic strains of normal microflora which prevents the entry of pathogenic microbes. Any deviation from the normal living condition of microflora results in the reduction of their population that could lead to various diseases.

b.

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To determine:

The most resemble rashes of the diseases given in table 18.7 and also distinguish among it, and the two rashes given in the question.

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Microorganisms are a living microscopic organism like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses which are present either in the form of single-celled or clusters of cells. The human body is occupied with various nonpathogenic strains of normal microflora which prevents the entry of pathogenic microbes. Any deviation from the normal living condition of microflora results in the reduction of their population that could lead to various diseases.

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