Scientists warn deadly pathogens can survive in home appliance

Scientists have issued a warning about after finding the appliances fail to kill dangerous, treatment-resistant pathogens.

The new study found that up to half of at-home washing machines cannot sufficiently sterilize healthcare workers' uniforms to effectively protect against the spread of infection.

Researchers cited this as a serious risk for the 22 million Americans working in hospitals and other healthcare settings, as well as their families.

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