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Survey: 99% of Jedda Restaurant Workers Carrying Viruses

A survey of restaurant workers in high-class restaurants in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, found that 99% of the workers are carrying viruses of various kinds.

The most common virus found among the workers was cryptosporidium, which can cause severe diarrhea.

The survey covered 225 restaurants and cafeterias.

Source: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, London, May 24, 2007

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