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Old November 24th, 2017 #6
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Flies more germ-laden than suspected


Scientists have discovered that flies carry more diseases than suspected.

The house fly and the blowfly together harbour more than 600 different bacteria, according to a DNA analysis.

Many are linked with human infections, including stomach bugs, blood poisoning and pneumonia.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-42113217