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How do i disinfect underwear if i have vaginal bacterial infection (proteus mirabilis)? will hot water and bleach work? or would i have to boil water?

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Hot water works: Cleaning your underwear in hot water will generally remove bacteria.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/24/2018

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