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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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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).
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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.