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Hello, when going to the restroom at home my outer vaginal area touched the toilet seat. should i be concerned of getting a uti?

Q: hello, when going to the restroom at home my outer vaginal area touched the toilet seat. should i be concerned of getting a uti?

: No. This never happens. UTIs are caused by the body's own bacteria.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No. This never happens. UTIs are caused by the body's own bacteria.

Answered 10/4/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. body, even the area mentioned does not contract infection that way

Answered 10/4/2023

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A member asked:

Hello, when going to the restroom at home my outer vaginal area touched the toilet seat. should i be concerned of getting a uti?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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