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rangerrebew

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Germs Grow on Medical Implants; Risk Unclear
« on: July 10, 2018, 07:14:47 am »

Germs Grow on Medical Implants; Risk Unclear

By Robert Preidt

HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, July 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Bacteria and fungi grow on medical implants, such as hip and knee replacements, pacemakers and screws used to fix broken bones, researchers report.

In a new study, Danish investigators examined 106 implants of different types and the surrounding tissue in patients. The findings showed that 70 percent of the implants had been colonized by bacteria, fungi or both.

https://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/news/20180709/germs-grow-on-medical-implants-risk-unclear
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Re: Germs Grow on Medical Implants; Risk Unclear
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2018, 07:16:36 am »
Good grief!! *bouche*  With all the pins, screws, and implants I have from the hips down, I'm a walking germ factory! :poohappen:
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Re: Germs Grow on Medical Implants; Risk Unclear
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2018, 11:24:05 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on July 10, 2018, 07:16:36 am
Good grief!! *bouche*  With all the pins, screws, and implants I have from the hips down, I'm a walking germ factory! :poohappen:
Your lucky, I have them high and low! :crying:
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