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Campfire Curiosities: The Can, the Crabs, and the Note

Explore infectious-disease urban legends about HIV-infected needles, pubic lice from toilet seats, and leptospirosis from rat urine on soda cans.

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Heather McSharry, PhD

5 hours ago5 min read

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