germ

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According to Public Health Wales, Staph infection is a bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus - a germ that lives in the nose of one in three people.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"Between 10-24 per cent of the population unknowingly carry this germ at the back of their throats usually without any harm," said Lee.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

To test their effects, scientists introduced these bacteria into germ free mice that lacked normal serotonin levels.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The author appreciates what a terrific advance modern germ theory represents, but she also recognizes its tendency to generate absurd excesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

He said it was in the very early stages of the illness, and that the germ had done no damage to the lung.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela