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06.19.08, 07:17 AM General Topics
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I've heard urine is sterile, but is that true? Potty training Newbie here. DS inevitably grabs onto the nasty toilet seat in public restrooms. I try to clean the seat beforehand etc, but I'm wondering if urine is "sterile" or if he could get ill from touching urine from an ill person. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:17 AM Flag

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Afterwards, clean his hands with a wipe and then use a little Purell. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:25 AM Flag

just wash with soap and water [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:26 AM Flag

Think about it for just a minute. As long as urine is inside the body, it's sterile, but as soon as it leaves the body it is a breeding ground for bacteria. Wash his hands with soap and water every time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:27 AM Flag

if you have a UTI, wouldn't there be bacteria in your urine? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:32 AM Flag

yes. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:34 AM Flag

so the statement "urine is sterile" is false. Urine might be/can be sterile. But even as it leaves your ureter, it might not be sterile. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:37 AM Flag

statement should have included "in a healthy person", all bets are off when a person is ill. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:45 AM Flag

urine is only sterile when it comes out, that doesn't mean that all sorts of nasty bacteria accumulate on toilet seats. There's a good reason why you wash your hands after going to the bathroom each time. Just was his hands before he has a chance to stick them in his mouth. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:28 AM Flag

If you carry a Potett with you, ds can sit on that, (even if you are in a restroom)...just one possible idea to work with .... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:51 AM Flag