Can you get a bladder infection from the sea?


Can you get a bladder infection from the sea? Don't believe the myths: you can't get a UTI by taking a bath, sitting in a hot tub, or swimming in a pool or ocean. However, the bacteria present in pools, hot tubs, and even your own personal bath can seriously aggravate your UTI if you have one.


What infection can you get from the beach?

Ingestion of Vibrio vulnificus can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Vibrio vulnificus can also cause an infection of the skin when open wounds are exposed to warm seawater; these infections may lead to skin breakdown and ulcers.