Expert warns that not rinsing swimwear after use may increase UTI risk due to pool germs.

An expert has warned holidaymakers that rinsing swimwear after use could increase the risk of UTIs, particularly in women. Properly chlorinated pools can still harbor germs spread through faeces for days, and not washing swimwear before re-wearing can expose the body to bacteria that enter the urinary tract. To avoid UTIs, swimwear should be properly cleaned to prevent the risk of infection.

June 14, 2024
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