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Additional Steps May Need to Be Taken to Protect Children and Adults
Jan 6, 2014Germs that cause common illnesses, including ear infections and strep throat, can linger on surfaces such as cribs, children's toys and books for hours after contamination -- even after the objects are well cleaned -- according to a small ...
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The Findings Suggest Additional Precautions Might Be Necessary to Prevent Infections
Jan 3, 2014Two bacteria that cause colds, ear infections, strep throat and more serious infections persist longer on dishes or toys than thought, U.S. researchers say. Senior author Anders Hakansson at the University at Buffalo's School of Medicine ...
