What Are The Chances Of UTI After Using Public Toilet?

Posted on Mon, 25 Apr 2016

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 Answered on

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : hi doctor i have ocd so it helps when you confirm that its ok you have helped me i went to bathroom sat on toilet seat after i had bowel movement my penis opening touched rim at front of the seat after that i pee a little no chance of uti right? i saw on internet a doctor said no chance you can get from a toilet seat just wanted you to tell me thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello Thomosthall
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You had contact of your penis and glans with the edge of the toilet and suspect that you may get UTI due to contamination .

At the outset I would state that there is 0% chance of you getting UTI due to mere touch of your genitals with edge of the toilet .

This is due to your OCD and I can assure you that there no chance of getting UTI .

Get relaxed and stay calm and try to allay your anxiety.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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