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A member asked:

Can i go swimming in a private pool while i have a uti and am on antibiotics?!

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Swimming with UTI: Yes. Of course. Not sure why you are asking this question. Utis are not contagious.

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 7/27/2013

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