Doctors' ties can carry dangerous pathogens: Study

FROM CANADIAN PRESS

Concerned about picking up a nasty bug while in hospital? Forget about
whether your doctor washed his hands before examining you. Ask when he last
dry-cleaned his tie.

Neckties worn by doctors can and do carry dangerous pathogens, a clever new
study released today reveals. It suggests a bedside visit by a well-dressed
physician could dole out disease along with comfort and care... snip

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