Dangerous staph germs found at West Coast beaches

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Sat, 09/12/2009 - 13:02

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Dangerous staph bacteria have been found in sand and water for the first time at five public beaches along the coast of Washington, and scientists think the state is not the only one with this problem....

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