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Scientists issue urgent warning about using your phone in bed

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Researchers found that smartphones harbour large amounts of bacteria found in cockroach faeces.

These germs can cause rashes, pneumonia, and even sepsis in some people.

Warm, humid environment of your bed is perfect 'petris dish' for bacteria to grow and spread.

The most common bacteria living on phones, watches, and Fitbits was Pseudomonas aeruginosa which can be harmful.

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