Recent case reports demonstrate the harms of Capnocytophaga canimorsus bacteria in dog saliva, which can cause severe disease and death in humans. 17 авг. 2018 г.
What diseases can you get from dog saliva?
Viral infections such as rabies and norovirus and bacterial infections including Pasteurella, Salmonella, Brucella, Yersinia enterocolitica, Campylobacter, Capnocytophaga, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Coxiella burnetii, Leptospira, Staphylococcus intermedius and Methicillin resistance staphylococcus aureus are the most ...
Can you get sick from a dog licking your mouth?
Many Capnocytophaga germs are normal bacteria commonly found in the mouths of people, dogs, and cats. These germs sometimes cause opportunistic infections, which means under the right conditions they can cause an infection, such as in a person with a weakened immune system.
Should I worry about dog saliva?
Some bacteria in dogs' mouths are zoonotic, meaning the animals can pass them to humans and cause disease. Some common zoonotic bacteria include clostridium, E. coli, salmonella and campylobacter, which can cause severe gastrointestinal disease in humans, said Dr. Leni K.
What happens if dog saliva gets in your mouth?
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a bacteria commonly found in dogs and cats. It's present in the saliva of most healthy dogs and is usually not harmful to humans. But in rare cases, the bacteria can poison the blood and cause death.
