How Rust Can Insidiously, Literally Kill You

<p>When I think about rust (which, I&rsquo;ll admit, is not very often), I usually consider it in the same category as moss. It&rsquo;s present in damp areas, can be an annoying nuisance, but isn&rsquo;t a major threat. Unlike a tiger, I&rsquo;m not worried about rust attempting to eat me.</p> <p>However, rust can be surprisingly deadly. And I&rsquo;m not just talking about tetanus &mdash; although I&rsquo;ll cover that as well.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re not careful, spending time in a rust-filled environment can prove toxic. People have died from being around too much rust.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/a-microbiome-scientist-at-large/how-rust-can-insidiously-literally-kill-you-2e33be0bed5e"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>