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I was not exactly sure where to post this question: Are there pathogens in soil (or other material) that can seriously affect a persons health? I only ask because I have been HIV since 92'. My health is good (meds doing their job :), but I've heard so much about emerging "diseases" either caused by purposeful application to the environment to control something else (good intentions gone bad), or accidental stuff that just loves it's new home (imported?), or just normal mutation (such as Lagenidium Giganteum - okay that falls under "good intentions gone bad", or certain strains of antibiotic resistant Salmonella, psudomonas...ect.) ??
I am (mostly) concerned with "inhalation", or pesky critters of plants that are mobile. Anybody know if any bite humans? Make them sick? .
I have started an indoor garden (apt. with no "outside" space) and I really have no idea what is in the potting material (the "who, what, when, were, and how...)???, and I don't want to start a petri-dish (spores become airborne??).
I've also heard there is no such thing as steralized soil? Anyone heard this?
I know this is a ridiculously difficult question to answer. If someone could point me in the right direction to look, or have a story to share, I would be very grateful for your imput!
I do love my plants. I do not want to get rid of them. I've decided (for now) to keep plants to a minimum, and employ good sanitation habits (no standing water, ect), and safety (gloves and mask when handling soil). Beyond that? I'm pretty dumb about plant stuff...so if I need to know something...
Thanks for helping a girl get off the dang fence!
Epona
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