Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 29.8, Problem 2MQ
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The cholera is primarily a waterborne infection that requires the proper public health measures for water treatment. Cholera is indicated by profuse watery diarrhea and intense vomiting. It will lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and often death.
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Ch. 29.1 - Prob. 1MQCh. 29.1 - Prob. 2MQCh. 29.1 - Which is more severe, a disease with a high...Ch. 29.1 - Distinguish between disease incidence and disease...Ch. 29.2 - Explain coevolution of host and pathogen. Cite a...Ch. 29.2 - How does herd immunity prevent a nonimmune...Ch. 29.2 - Prob. 1CRCh. 29.3 - Prob. 1MQCh. 29.3 - Prob. 2MQCh. 29.3 - Prob. 3MQ
Ch. 29.3 - Prob. 1CRCh. 29.4 - Distinguish between direct and indirect...Ch. 29.4 - Prob. 2MQCh. 29.4 - Prob. 3MQCh. 29.4 - Prob. 1CRCh. 29.5 - Prob. 1MQCh. 29.5 - Outline the steps taken to eradicate smallpox.Ch. 29.5 - Describe some of the public health activities of...Ch. 29.5 - Prob. 1CRCh. 29.6 - Prob. 1MQCh. 29.6 - Prob. 2MQCh. 29.6 - Contrast the leading causes of death in Africa and...Ch. 29.7 - Prob. 1MQCh. 29.7 - What factors are important in the emergence or...Ch. 29.7 - Prob. 3MQCh. 29.7 - QHow can bacterial genetic exchange fuel the...Ch. 29.8 - Prob. 1MQCh. 29.8 - Prob. 2MQCh. 29.8 - What is a reassortant influenza virus and why can...Ch. 29.8 - Prob. 1CRCh. 29.9 - Prob. 1MQCh. 29.9 - Prob. 2MQCh. 29.9 - Why are smallpox and anthrax more likely to be...Ch. 29 - Prob. 1AQCh. 29 - Prob. 2AQCh. 29 - Prob. 3AQ
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