Which of the following branches of Microbiology is utilized in diagnosing or treating someone who has broken out in hives and is experiencing respiratory distress due to an exposure to a microbial toxin?
A)agricultural Microbiology
B)epidemiology
C)biotechnology
D)immunology
E)industrial Microbiology

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Immunology is the branch of microbiology that deals with the immune system and its response to infectious agents or toxins. In this situation, the person's symptoms are due to their immune system reacting to a microbial toxin, so immunology would be the appropriate branch to utilize in diagnosing and treating the person.

Which of the Following Branches of Microbiology Is Utilized in Diagnosing