Experts warn that kissing pets or allowing them to lick people's mouths can pose a serious health risk, as their saliva contains bacteria and parasites capable of causing zoonotic infections. Among the most common microorganisms are rabies (RABV), Salmonella, Pasteurella, and Bartonella, which can cause diarrhea, headaches, gastrointestinal illnesses, and even more severe illnesses, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems. This risk is not limited to dogs and cats; birds can transmit psittacosis, and turtles are associated with Salmonella infections. Therefore, experts advise avoiding direct contact with pets' mouths.
nd maintaining proper hygiene after interacting with them.
Binod Kumar Simkhada
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