Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605203
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 2CA
The acid-fast stain is used to detect Cryptosporidium protozoa oocysts in fecal samples. Which of the following would you expect to be a major component of the oocyst wall: carbohydrates, lipids, or proteins?
What disease is caused by Cryptosporidium?
In 1993, Milwaukee experienced the largest outbreak of Cryptosporidium in the United States. The
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