STI from a dog?

[trickster820]

Very embarrassing question; can an canine infection be passed to a human by simply touching a dogs sheath (Definitely not the penis itself just the furry outside) and then very briefly touching your own penis? This was not sexual activity I hasten to add, just me being completely paranoid.

[trickster820]

Thanks for all your advice.

[mkh9]

Yes it doesn't sound like you had any exposure.
mkh9

[trickster820]

Thanks again for this I really appreciate the information.

I did a bit more reading and it seems clear that this type of bacteria die quickly once moisture is no longer present;  so given that my dog is house trained and had been in doors for a couple of hours any traces of urine would presumably have dried and any bacteria died?

Also I am now pretty sure the dog was vaccinated against this.

[mkh9]

Yes you would have to get it in a cut or mouth. Not sure about the dose. Also the dog would have to have it. But, also not 100% sure if they can be a carrier without being sick. This is more a veterinarian question. But I think you will be fine from what you said occurred.
mkh9

[trickster820]

It does give some perspective thanks. As a bit of a worrier my concern was some kind of transmission when going to the WC myself, ie urethral. However there was no canine urine present as far as I know, ie nothing discernible. And it would take a lot more exposure than that presumably?

[mkh9]

It is a good question regarding Leptospira. Generally, you can get Leptospira from a dog by accidentally getting the urine or body fluids (not saliva) in the mouth either by not washing your hands if you are cleaning it up etc. or it gets into the water supply. Same goes for food or soil. You can also get it in a wound or cut in the skin. But you would have to get the urine or other body fluid into the cut. You can get your dog vaccinated for this as well.
Hope that helps.
mkh9

[mkh9]

Yes you are right. It would be the body fluids etc. No problem. Glad to help.
mkh9

[trickster820]

I think my main concern after doing some admittedly amateur reading was Leptospirosis?

[mkh9]

No absolutely not, it has to be more intimate contact or exposure.

mkh9

[trickster820]

Thanks I thought so, all that happened was I just went to the WC afterwards hence the indirect  contact then suddenly became a bit paranoid. I think its mainly faeces and urine  etc that transmits diseases but as usual I freaked out. Not the kind of thing to ask the Doc! Again thanks for replying to a difficult question.