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Truth about what happens if you don't close lid when you flush toilet

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E. coli and S. aureus are the most common airborne bacteria propelled from the toilet bowl in indoor bathrooms.

These can be inhaled, raising the risk of getting a nasty stomach bug or respiratory infection.

Researchers measured the two types of bacteria in two bathrooms in an office building in China .

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