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My little sister wiped back to front after a bowel movement. i made sure to clean her good immediately after with wiped. can she still get a uti?
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Yes: The best hygiene is to wipe from front to back. However, wiping from the rectum could spread bacteria and cause a urinary tract infection, though rare. Observe for fever, emesis, dysuria (pain with urination). Let an MD know if these symptoms occur.
Answered 9/20/2016
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