What is the story about: Using borehole water to rinse mouth risky – Aproko Doctor?

Nigerian health educator, Aproko Doctor, warns that using untreated borehole water to rinse the mouth is risky and can expose people to H. pylori bacteria.

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Nigerian health educator, Aproko Doctor, warns that using untreated borehole water to rinse the mouth is risky and can expose people to H. pylori bacteria.

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Bias Comparison — Using borehole water to rinse mouth risky – Aproko Doctor

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Center: Nigerian health educator, Aproko Doctor, warns that using untreated borehole water to rinse the mouth is risky and can expose people to H. pylori bacteria. Read More: https://punchng.com/using-borehole-water-to-rinse-mouth-risky-aproko-doctor/
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