The Hot Zone
What are the characteristics of kitum cave as a natural habitat?
kitum cave
kitum cave
As they approach the cave, the author realizes that everything he sees is a potential transmitter for the Marburg virus: every moth, every insect, even the stinging nettles. The trail leading to the cave is also covered with animal dung, another possible host for the virus, and the author becomes increasingly nervous about his mission. You can check out more at the GradeSaver link below:
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