bacteria
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Beneficial bacteria grow more slowly, which can lead to an imbalance known as dysbiosis and allow the disease to return.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Such warnings are typical after rainfall, which can cause ocean and bay waters to become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, trash, and other health hazards from city streets and mountain areas, the health department said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
"Sharing beneficial anaerobic bacteria could strengthen immunity and improve digestive health across a household," he added.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is warning beachgoers to avoid all contact with the water due to the potential of bacteria from street runoff from recent rains.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
It was also impossible to know how many innocent people picked up the bacteria from the prisoners on these stops.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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