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Are there really water creatures that can swim up your urethra?

Are there really water creatures that can swim up your urethra?

I recently came across a rather bizarre and unsettling question - are there really water creatures that can swim up your urethra? After doing some research, I discovered that there actually is a tiny parasitic fish called the candiru, native to the Amazon River, that is known to do just that. While such incidents are extremely rare, there have been reported cases of the candiru entering a human's urethra, causing immense pain and requiring surgical removal. However, it's important to note that these occurrences are highly unlikely and generally limited to specific regions. So, while it's a disturbing thought, the chances of encountering such a creature are pretty slim for most of us.

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