RealFeedApp Parasite Trichomonas tenax found in dog mouths
Scientists from Poland discovered the presence of the parasite Trichomonas tenax in the mouths of domestic dogs and cats. This microorganism, typically associated with periodontal infections in humans, is transmitted through saliva.
- Field
- microbes and viruses
- What they did
- Scientists discovered that the parasite Trichomonas tenax, commonly found in humans, is also present in the mouths of domestic dogs and cats.
- Why it matters
- This parasite feeds on microbes between teeth and gums and can be spread through saliva, which has been linked to periodontal infections.
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