Canada's money the dirtiest of world's 20 top currencies: Study
Author of the article:Jane Stevenson
Publishing date:Mar 29, 2021 • 5 hours ago • 1 minute read • 7 Comments
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Canadian currency PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES /Toronto Sun
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Talk about filthy cash.
A study by gambling.com found 95% of all banknotes are covered in harmful bacteria and that Canadian money is the filthiest of them all.
Microbiologists swabbed samples from 20 of the most-used currencies from around the world and found 209 microbe colonies on Canadian banknotes.
Among the bacteria found on Canadian currency was bacillus, a microbe with strains that can cause food poisoning, sepsis, and in rare cases, anthrax, and baker’s yeast, which can lead to pneumonia and urinary tract infections in the immunosuppressed and infections to the inner lining of the heart and thrush in healthy humans.
Rhizopus strains were also found on the note, which commonly causes fungal infections.
Needless to say handwashing — part of our pandemic routine — is a good idea after handling money.
The U.S. dollar, which placed 11th on the list, had five microbe colonies that can cause eye inflammation known as keratitis and severe respiratory problems in people who are immunocompromised, according to the study.
France had the cleanest currency with no bacteria found, the study found.
Author of the article:Jane Stevenson
Publishing date:Mar 29, 2021 • 5 hours ago • 1 minute read • 7 Comments
Canadian currency
Canadian currency PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES /Toronto Sun
Article content
Talk about filthy cash.
A study by gambling.com found 95% of all banknotes are covered in harmful bacteria and that Canadian money is the filthiest of them all.
Microbiologists swabbed samples from 20 of the most-used currencies from around the world and found 209 microbe colonies on Canadian banknotes.
Among the bacteria found on Canadian currency was bacillus, a microbe with strains that can cause food poisoning, sepsis, and in rare cases, anthrax, and baker’s yeast, which can lead to pneumonia and urinary tract infections in the immunosuppressed and infections to the inner lining of the heart and thrush in healthy humans.
Rhizopus strains were also found on the note, which commonly causes fungal infections.
Needless to say handwashing — part of our pandemic routine — is a good idea after handling money.
The U.S. dollar, which placed 11th on the list, had five microbe colonies that can cause eye inflammation known as keratitis and severe respiratory problems in people who are immunocompromised, according to the study.
France had the cleanest currency with no bacteria found, the study found.
Canada's money the dirtiest of world's 20 top currencies: Study
Talk about filthy cash.
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