Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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The fungal infections are common and can cause skin inflammation, elevation, and scaling of the skin surface. Children are more prone for fungal infections of the skin as they are exposed to contaminated soil and other polluted environmental conditions.

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