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I went to a public bathroom and was not sure if the urinal was flushed but i had a open wound and before it was healing but then i was not sure if it was body fluids or urine that splattered a little bit to my wound ( was not sure) should i be worry?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

This sort of event is unpleasant, with sort of a "yuck" factor, but it really isn't dangerous. It almost never results in any infection. Just wash the area then do not worry at all.

Answered 5/20/2023

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Generally, a small splash of urine from a urinal on an open cut would very rarely cause any infection

Answered 5/24/2023

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