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		mytailorisrich on Nov 23, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: C diff spores resist bleach and remain viable on s... In Western countries the place where you are the most likely to catch a disease or infection are hospitals. Especially I think most 'nasty' infections are actually caught in hospitals.

moffkalast on Nov 23, 2023 [–]

Getting MRSA seems to be as likely as a coin flip for any bone related operation these days. Being stuck for weeks in an unsanitary recovery ward while there's a metal rod screwed through your skin is a really hilariously bad recipe for disaster with superbugs around.

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