11.   But the same bacteria caused all three deaths, and the symptoms are nearly identical, health officials said.

12.   Cholera, a sometimes-fatal infection of the small intestine caused by bacteria, usually is acquired by consuming contaminated water or food.

13.   Cavities are caused by bacteria in your mouth.

14.   Even friendly bacteria can cause disease, Dr. Salyers said.

15.   In addition, in Florida, one official asserted that anthrax was caused by a virus when, in fact, it is caused by bacteria.

16.   In addition to childhood meningitis, the Hib bacterium also causes pneumonia, pericarditis and arthritis.

17.   In healthy people, the bacterium generally causes flulike symptoms.

18.   In nature, anthrax is caused by bacteria that infect grazing animals such as cattle, sheep and goats.

19.   Initially, avian cholera, which is caused by bacteria, was suspected.

20.   Initially, the bacterium behind anthrax causes flulike symptoms.