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Many germs, especially bacteria, normally live and grow on healthy skin and usually do not cause harm. In fact, our skin is a reservoir for germs – a place where germs live and thrive. However, some germs on your skin, such as certain types of Strep and Staph bacteria, can cause bad infections if they …
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Blood and Guts – How Germs Can Spread from Your Blood and Gastrointestinal System

Two reservoirs where germs can live and thrive in the human body are your blood and gastrointestinal (GI) system. When germs spread from these reservoirs in or outside your body, it can cause harm and make you or others sick. What is the Gastrointestinal System? The gastrointestinal system or “the gut” usually refers to the …
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