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Hands-free water faucet concern
Thought I'd share this article since this is more important for those with compromised immune systems. Apparently, these hands-free faucet can harbor bacteria like Legionnaire's and when inhaled, can cause lung infections in those who are weakened by disease or chemo.
We use a shower filter and always let the shower run with hot water for a couple of minutes before stepping in to wash out any bacteria that may be present between use.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011...tw&ft=1&f=1128
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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