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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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Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.