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Public Bacteria


name         Jamie
status       student
age          14

Question -   What kinds of bacteria are found in public places such as
telephones, countertops and shopping cart handles?

There are bacteria everywhere you are-they are around you and on you and in
you. You can't get rid of them, nor would you want to. They cover you
surface and leave less room for bad bacteria. Anyway-there are bacteria,
yeasts, molds and viruses on every surface. There are too many to name here.


van hoeck
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