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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.