Refrigerator and UTI : UTI i.e. Urinary Tract Infections is a health problem which can occur at any age. This is a type of urine infection, which occurs in the urinary system. Its symptoms include problems like pain during urination, frequent urination and blood in urine.
This disease usually occurs when the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) enters the urinary tract from the urethra multiple times. Recently, a new study has claimed that refrigerators kept at home can cause UTI. Let us know how true is this claim and what is the connection between refrigerator and UTI.
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Can refrigerator cause UTI?
A US study has found that E. coli, which occurs in contaminated or undercooked meat stored in refrigerators, can cause urinary tract infections. In a study published in the journal One Health, researchers found that bacteria and other microbes stored in refrigerators can cause UTIs.
The study found that bacteria found in refrigerators such as E. coli and Klebsiella may be mainly responsible for protein-related UTIs. However, the relationship between refrigerators and UTIs is not properly explained, so further study is needed.
What the researchers said
How to clean the fridge if you want to avoid UTI
1. Clean your fridge regularly and remove the bacteria and other microbes that accumulate in it.
2. Store foods properly in the refrigerator and keep them covered.
3. Control the temperature of the refrigerator, keep it below 4°C.
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