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Microbiology, Fifth Edition
Microbiology, 5/e
Lansing M Prescott, Augustana College
Donald A Klein, Colorado State University
John P Harley, Eastern Kentucky University
Human Diseases Caused by Viruses

Chapter Objectives

After reading this chapter you should be able to:
  • describe those viral diseases that are transmitted through the air and that directly or indirectly involve the respiratory system
  • discuss viral diseases transmitted by arthropod vectors
  • discuss viruses requiring direct contact for transmission
  • discuss viral diseases that are food-borne or waterborne
  • discuss slow virus and prion diseases
  • discuss viral diseases that do not readily fit into any of the above categories








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