Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134019192
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 4MC
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Small pox is a deadly and contagious disease which is caused by Variola virus. Variola virus is a deadly virus which is extremely contagious. However, the disease is now completely eradicated.
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Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
Ch. 24 - If the envelope of a particular virus were...Ch. 24 - Prob. 2MCCh. 24 - Prob. 3MCCh. 24 - Prob. 4MCCh. 24 - Prob. 5MCCh. 24 - Prob. 6MCCh. 24 - Prob. 7MCCh. 24 - Prob. 8MCCh. 24 - Prob. 9MCCh. 24 - Prob. 10MC
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