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Are you more likely to get uti if nursing home aides put adult diapers on you 24/7?

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UTI: The absorbent garments are helpful to prevent skin infections and breakdown . Females are at more risk than males in a garment but if they are changed regularly the risk minimally elevated compared to that with a catheter.

Answered 2/10/2021

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