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Why boiling water can't kill tetanus spores

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If you think washing a rusty nail makes it safe, think again. The bacteria responsible for tetanus form microscopic spores that are practically indestructible. They easily shrug off boiling water, extreme radiation, and harsh chemical disinfectants. They will patiently wait in the dirt for years, just hoping you make the idiotic mistake of gardening with an open wound.

Why boiling water can't kill tetanus spores
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