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Dental researchers recently discovered that tooth-brushes can become contaminated with bacteria that cause pneumonia and strep throat.They found that contamination usually Occurs after toothbrushes have been used for four weeks.For that reason, people should replace their toothbrushes at least once a month.

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the conclusion above?

【选项】The dental researchers failed to investigate contamination of toothbrushes by viruses, yeasts, and other pathogenic microorganisms.