Bidet Toilet Use May Cause Anal Symptoms and Nosocomial Infection (2021)
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A 2021 study found that bidet toilet use may be associated with anal symptoms and nosocomial infection, sparking discussion on the validity and scope of the research, as well as humorous misinterpretations of the title.
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>Figure 1.
>Household penetration rate of electric bidet toilets and the number of these units owned.
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