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bacterium

[bak-teer-ee-uhm] / bækˈtɪər i əm /






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"So, we are now colonizing that central space, and the bacterium is essentially ridding the body of the tumor."

From Science Daily

Instead of copying part of a virus or bacterium, this new vaccine imitates the communication signals immune cells exchange during infection.

From Science Daily

A common respiratory bacterium that typically causes pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a role in Alzheimer's disease.

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This bacterium is a well known cause of hospital acquired pneumonia and bloodstream infections and is especially difficult to treat.

From Science Daily

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through food and water contaminated with the bacterium vibrio cholerae, often from faeces.

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