Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
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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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Chapter 24 Solutions
Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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