Is urine sterile?
Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products, but it is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Answered by JOSEPH K. -
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I'm sorry but it is a myth that urine is sterile. People can have UTI and bladder infections and other bacteria in their urine!
Answered by Jennifer R. -
Except in cases of kidney or urinary tract infection (UTI), urine is virtually sterile and nearly odorless. ChaCha again soon!
Answered by Sharon A. -
Yes, urine is considered sterile in the sense that it normally should not contain bacteria. Thank you for using ChaCha!
Answered by Sabrina S. -
Yes, normally, urine is sterile unless there is an infection present. Thanks for using ChaCha!
Answered by Christina B. -
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