is it possible to catch a serious infection if you get someon's urine on youre hands clothes etc??
2006-11-16 03:26:54 · 8 answers · asked by KHAN J 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Possible but very unlikely! ..;
2006-11-16 03:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very unlikely - urine has passed through an incredibly efficient filter - the human kidney.
In most circumstances urine is entirely sterile... in fact many tribal peoples use it to wash wounds because it is cleaner than their drinking water.
In addition, even if the person was carrying an infection that produced live bacteria in the urine (eg a bladder or urinary tract infection) the chances of these bacteria entering your body through your skin are extremely small indeed and again even if they did your body's natural immune defences would probably deal with it.
2006-11-16 11:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
possible but not very.......urine is sterile........however i suppose if they had an std and the urine washed some of the juices from this infection onto your hands or clothes it might be able to happen if you then put your hands or clothes directly into your mouth or an open sore or your genitals .........but why do you have other peoples urine on hands or clothes.
2006-11-16 11:34:30 · answer #3 · answered by funkyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you do afterwards....most infectious agents do not penetrate the skin. HOwever, if you choose to eat without washing your hands, you run the risk of ingesting it or by keeping the same clothes on for a long period of time, you risk breathing in airborne pathogens.
Im not a doctor but I would say as you take care of the mess right away, you would have less problems.
2006-11-16 11:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by leikevy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no ... wash your hands and clothes. You will be fine!
I've read in several places and heard from people I know, that some people believe that drinking urine is good for you. Can U believe that? UGH
2006-11-16 11:57:07 · answer #5 · answered by GRNeyzNYC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they have a uti or bladder infection it is possible but urine is a fairly sterile solution so it would be unlikely for you to get an infection from it.
2006-11-16 12:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by angelbabyface00 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not properly clean the area, yes, it's possible.
2006-11-16 11:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no i don't think so except you've got an open wound
2006-11-16 11:50:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋