Immunity and biological methods of disease prevention and control
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Abstract
The chapter deals with the barriers that prevent microbial entry and the various internal defense mechanisms that are part of the host's arsenal in combating in combating invading microbes. It also discusses some of the biological methods of disease prevention and control.
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Almendras, J. M. E. (2001). Immunity and biological methods of disease prevention and control. In G. D. Lio-Po, C. R. Lavilla, & E. R. Cruz-Lacierda (Eds.), Health management in aquaculture (pp. 111-136). Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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