Naked Science Forum
Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: syhprum on 24/08/2014 19:34:21
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Some forms of virus affect the behaviour of the infected creatures such as those that cause mice to be attracted to cats so that they can be eaten ! or those that cause ants to climb up stalks.
The sound of running water seems to promote the urge to pee. Is this caused by a virus wanting to get into the stream to spread ?
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Viruses can - and frequently do - infect the urinary tract and when this happens the ensuing inflammation can cause symptoms which include "frequency" - needing to visit to toilet more often.
But I am unaware of the urge to urinate in response to the sound of running water being linked to a virus infeection.
Chris