'Hotbed' for Harmful Bacteria (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

'Hotbed' for Harmful Bacteria

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Researchers found rubber and plastic wristbands had higher bacterial counts than metal ones.

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Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University

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Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University

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