bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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For the most part, the bacterial infections usually occur in Gulf Coast states, but in recent years, reports of Vibrio vulnificus have started to be seen further North as climate change fuels warmer oceans.
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Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025
Probiotics can specifically support this microbiome by supplementing beneficial bacterial cultures or promoting their growth.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Diagnosis and treatment The bacterial infection is diagnosed by testing cultures obtained from stool, wounds or blood, according to health officials.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Floodwaters may also carry a mix of organic material, including sewage and natural waste, which can fuel bacterial growth in cuts and open wounds.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025
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Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025
Probiotics can specifically support this microbiome by supplementing beneficial bacterial cultures or promoting their growth.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Diagnosis and treatment The bacterial infection is diagnosed by testing cultures obtained from stool, wounds or blood, according to health officials.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Floodwaters may also carry a mix of organic material, including sewage and natural waste, which can fuel bacterial growth in cuts and open wounds.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025
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“Bacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacterial. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
Medical Definition
bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
a bacterial chromosome
bacterial infection
bacterial endocarditis
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