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Is there things in our prostate that swim around?

Q: is there things in our prostate that swim around?

: Certain microscopic parasites could do this, e.g. schistosomiasis if exposed (e.g. lake swimming in SE Asia), but nothing large enough to be visible in voided urine or the toilet.

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Certain microscopic parasites could do this, e.g. schistosomiasis if exposed (e.g. lake swimming in SE Asia), but nothing large enough to be visible in voided urine or the toilet.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/29/2023

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Is there things in our prostate that swim around?

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