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What negative effects do e.coli k12 and staphylococcus albus have on humans?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

None: Generally none. These are normal bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and on the skin, respectively. They infrequently cause infection or other health problems.

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Answered 5/17/2017

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