International Space Station infested with space bugs leaving astronauts at risk of ‘serious harm’

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The Sun By Joe Brophy 11/23/2018

Scientists have discovered a thriving ecosystem of ‘infectious organisms’ aboard the station

Scientists discovered a thriving ecosystem of "infectious organisms" aboard the station which are similar to bugs found in hospitals on Earth.

A NASA team found five different varieties of Enterobacter, with researchers calculating that there is a "79% probability that they may potentially cause disease".

The toilet onboard the orbiting space station was listed as one of the main sites of infection alongside the base's exercise area.

More: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7810782/international-space-station-mysterious-space-bugs-astronauts-risk-harm/

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Scientists have discovered a thriving ecosystem of ‘infectious organisms’ aboard the station

The toilet onboard the orbiting space station was listed as one of the main sites of infection alongside the base's exercise area.

In space, no one can hear you flush