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Is UTI Possible Due To A Fractured Sternum?

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015

Question: on XXXXXXX 6th was in a car accident rearended totaled the car mine and his. I have a fractured sternum I don't think it is a bad one. I have developed a UTI bacteria can an accident like this cause this.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Car accident is unlikely to cause of UTI

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic for posting your query

I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,

I have gone through your question in detail and understand your concern.

Car accident is unlikely to be a cause of UTI.

However it can be indirectly related. Because due to car accident your stress level increased. Increased stress level decreases immunity leading to a person prone to infection.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.

Wishing you good health
Take care

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