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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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Teenagers are more likely to carry the bacteria in their throats than other age groups, which is why there is a second, smaller, peak of the disease in that age group.

From BBC

Kluh’s district uses X-rays to sterilize males but there are other methods, such as using genetically modified insects or ones infected with bacteria.

From Los Angeles Times

Through genetic and genomic engineering, they developed a version of the bacteria capable of generating this drug.

From Science Daily

Around 10,000 people have been given antibiotics as part of the response, which should clear meningitis bacteria and stop those people becoming sick or spreading it further.

From BBC

He said the bacteria was also susceptible to the antibiotics being used.

From BBC