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In Australia s Northern Territory, there is a type of bacteria that can lie dormant in wet soil for up to 62 years before becoming active and infecting someone. This is known as Darwin s Disease and it can enter the body through cuts or inhalation, leading to death.

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In Australia’s Northern Territory, there is a type of bacteria that can lie dormant in wet soil for up to 62 years before becoming active and infecting someone. This is known as “Darwin’s Disease” and it can enter the body through cuts or inhalation, leading to death.

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