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What Is Botulism?
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium…
When and Why is Blood Typing Done?
Fans of the popular television show ER know how important blood type is in an emergency. 'Start the O-neg,' shouts…
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is caused by tiny bacteria called rickettsiae that live inside the cells of infected…
What is Herd Immunity?
No vaccine is 100% effective and usually does not work in 5% of those immunized. In addition, another 5% lose immunity…
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