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If my significant other (and sexual partner) wears thongs a. will they get utis and b. can such an infection be transmitted to me?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk no worry.: A. Probably not. (Why would wearing a thong increase risk of UTI?) B. UTIs are not sexually transmitted; nothing to worry about.

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Answered 12/4/2020

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