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What is the name of the waterborne bacteria that swims up your uretha when you urinate in rivers?
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Any Bacteria: Any bacteria can enter a urethra from contaminated water. It’s more likely in females due to the short female urethra. Shistosomasis is a parasitic disease caused by several species of trematodes (worms) that can enter the skin at any point in contact with contaminated water. One type, schistosoma haematobium is especially associated with urine infections. An amazon catfish, (read more).
Answered 7/13/2019
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Vandellia Cirrhosa ?: Unsure. Are you referring to Vandellia Cirrhosa (“candiru)? That is actually not a bacteria, it is a member of the catfish family. I don't believe that this has been fully substantiated.
Answered 8/1/2019
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