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Published Nov 11 2009 by CBS News Online - YouTube

'Dirty' Calls Cell phones, purses and other commonly used items are also among the dirtiest when it comes to germs and bacteria. Kelly Wallace reports. From: CBSNewsOnline Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 03:50 More in News & Politics

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Bacteria trail can help in identifying computer users

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First Reported Mar 18 2010 - Updated Mar 18 2010 - 1 Documents

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First Reported Mar 18 2010 - Updated Mar 18 2010 - 1 Documents

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