Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 7 - Microbial Genetics - Emerging Disease Case Study: Vibrio vulnificus Infection - Questions - Page 216: 3

Answer

The microbe V. cholerae thrives in wet environments and skin is dry or has very little moisture for this bacteria to infect.

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