Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 14 - Principles of Disease and Epidemiology - Study Questions - Critical Thinking - Page 428: 3e

Answer

Streptococcal pharyngitis is a contagious disease and is mostly spread by air.

Work Step by Step

Streptococcal pharyngitis is spread by the coughing or sneezing of an infected person, which results in airborne particles of the virus.

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