Can you get a urinary tract infection from working with E.coli bacteria in a lab?

Question 1
Can you get a urinary tract infection from working with E.coli bacteria in a lab?...  About a week ago in my biology lab we were purifying plasmids from E.coli bacteria. Now since I woke up this morning, every time I pee I get a sharp pain in my bladder area that lasts for 10-15 mins after. Is it possible that I contracted an infection from the E.coli in my biology lab (since UTI is caused by E.coli)? During the lab I wore gloves but a bit of it dripped onto my papers which I touched afterwards.

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1)   sure why not? If you rule out other mechanisms, like sex etc. - David B

2)   No.

There are many, many strains of E. coli. The one that causes UTIs is UPEC, a very specific strain.

Lab strains are all harmless. - Weise Ente

3)   about it you can get information from here http://webmd35.notlong.com/AAkT2II - Melva


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Question 2
How can diabetes ruin your life?...  

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1)   Nothing can "ruin" your life unless you allow it. - Ron

2)   A diabetic has to control his blood sugar through diet and exercise (and meds help too). If you don't, you don't feel sick or anything but your blood sugar gets higher and higher, and after a while you get 'complications'. You can go blind, you can lose your kidney function, you have sores on your feet that won't heal because of poor circulation, leading to gangrene and amputation. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure and amputation in the US. There are other things that can develop, like atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) leading to strokes and heart attacks.

But these things are not a result of diabetes itself, but of chronic 'hyperglycemia', high blood sugar. If you're -good-, if you watch what you eat, get some exercise, and monitor your blood sugar, these things are still possible but much less likely. I am diabetic and I try to be careful. My blood sugar is higher than a normal person's but my Dr. assures me it's safe. And I feel pretty good most of the time. I don't see it so much as a disease but a 'condition' because it isn't disabling. Except for missing big sandwiches on french rolls, and pastries and sundaes, I live pretty much a normal life. - Mr. Smartypants

3)   about it you can get information from here http://webmd34.notlong.com/AAkEVBn - Dwana


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Question 3
theres something on the inside of my lip?...  theres like this little "bubble" on the inside of my bottom lip, where it touches my lower gums. it kinda looks like a pimple. im 14. what are these and should i be concered about them?

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1)   yup. it's a mouth pimple. it's hard to pop but you gotta do it. eek. good luck with that. - JUSTwondering

2)   No i had that , if i am thinking what you are, it isn't a pimple, i am not sure exactly, i hated it, don't worry, it will go away - Calvin

3)   Yeah, I have the same problem too. Maybe its because when I went to the dentist they give you a shot inside your mouth to make your gums feel numb. And they remove your tooth. o.o - Peacesmilemusic101


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Question 4
I am a Diabetic. Is it safe for me to go paintingballing?...  I am a type 1 diabetic and i was wondering if paaintballing is safe for me... considering healing is longer for diabetics

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1)   I think so. You might get a few minor bruises, but the exercise will do you good. Exercise is important for a diabetic, right? Just, you know, don't totally wear yourself out, keep hydrated, all that stuff. - Mr. Smartypants

2)   yes, just be careful and were padding. Your a diabetic NOT dead so go and have fun! - Ron

3)   sure it is! and it's a blast!

the pain and consequential welts or bruising were minimal having worn 2 pairs of pants, a sweatshirt and coat the one time I went...

do be cautious of pointblank shots tho! - ----Dale----west of the lake


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Question 5
How can I stop the ringing in my ears!? Help.?...  I've had really bad ringing in my ears since I got really sick this fall. How can I make it stop? I can't sleep!!!

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1)   Ah, good old tinnitus. See your ENT to make sure there's no residual eardrum damage. - Langley

2)   You need to have your ears checked by a doctor. Until then, there is an OTC medication you can buy.

Ask the pharmacist about it, I've forgotten the name. - MeAgain


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