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A directory of terms related to antibiotic treatment, useful for discussing the development of antibiotic resistance. (Sources: Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics, Union of Concerned Scientists, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

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Flora

Populations of commensal bacteria normally present in the intestine, body openings, and on the skin.

Food-borne pathogens

Infectious organisms associated with livestock that can cause diseases in humans. They include Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria.