germs
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"Rebecca often feels stressed and anxious about picking up germs when she has to sit and wait in the A&E department," said Delia, 69, from Prestatyn, Denbighshire.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
Antibiotics are another standard treatment, and doctors are growing reluctant to prescribe them widely because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant germs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
"We need to keep her isolated from germs as much as we can. Until we know what's wrong with her. With them both."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
