May 02, 2006

Doorknobs Not a Big Germ Threat

Experts say people that we should worry less about touching doorknobs and more about our keyboards and telephones when it comes to avoiding germs.

"Doorknobs are usually on the low side," said Gerba, who has conducted dozens of surveys of bacteria and viruses in workplaces and homes. "I guess they are not moist. Never fear a doorknob." ... Two computer keyboards, for example, carried far more bacteria than an elevator button, the handles and button on the communal microwave oven or the office water fountain, an analysis by Gerba's lab found. (CNN.com)

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