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Mikveh with UTI

February 18, 2020

Question

I have a urinary tract infection and I’m supposed to go to Mikveh, do I wait till it clears? Or do I go?

Answer

If you are feeling up to it, you can immerse. Urinary tract infections are generally not contagious through water.

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