Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. One common misconception about UTIs is that they can be contracted from toilet seats. The concern is higher when it comes to women, especially if they are using public toilets. In this article, we explore the various causes and symptoms of UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) in both men and women and if they can get it from toilet seats. To help us understand it better, we have Dr Tejal Deshmukh, Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Manipal Hospital, Baner-Pune, with us. Scroll down to know everything about UTI. Is it possible to get UTI from toilet seats? Although there are many factors of getting UTIs, it is highly unlikely to get UTI by merely sitting on the toilet seat. "We cannot catch a UTI from a toilet since the urethra does not come into contact with the seat. We are secure from certain infections as long as the urethra does not come into touch with the seat. Bacteria do not usu...
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