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May 21, 2014 · News

Bacteria Like E. Coli and MRSA Can Live in Airplane Cabins For Up to a Week, Study Finds

Airplanes are even dirtier than you think. According to a new report, disease-causing bacteria can stay on surfaces in commercial airplane cabins for up to a week. Researchers say that this bacteria is particularly found in seat-back pockets and even on armrests.

by Katie McFadden