What Are The Chances Of Infection On Using Public Toilets?

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014

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Mon, 25 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : My Penis dunked into toilet bowl water,it was a public toilet the water touched penis by accident, I was in a business meeting and could not wash it until 5 hours later, could I become sick from this? What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No active intervention required

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Most common infection that occurs through this kind of exposure is Urinary Tract Infection.
However, we don't advise any investigation or medicine as prophylaxis.
In case you are a diabetic, you are prone to get infections.
Don't worry.
Most of the times nothing happens. And in case, some thing happen we would treat that.
No medicines as prophylaxis is required.
Revert back to me, if you get any fever, any rash, redness, lesion over the penis, any burning in urine.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy

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