What Bacteria Lurk in Your Showerhead?

Courtesy TIME: Top Science and Health Stories  Fri, 09/18/2009 - 23:10

A study finds that dozens of bacteria may be living in the average showerhead. They're gross, but for most people, completely benign.


 

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