Canine Trichomonas tenax mandibular gland infestation
Conclusions:
Studies have shown that T. tenax can be found in humans in atypical locations such as the salivary glands and upper and lower respiratory tracts. According to our knowledge this is the first report of T. tenax being present in the salivary glands of a dog. Because of the relatively high prevalence of trichomoniasis in dogs with periodontal diseases, these parasites should be considered together with bacterial and viral agents in salivary gland infections, especially in individuals with compromised oral health.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Klaudiusz SzczepaniakAnna Ćojszczyk-SzczepaniakKrzysztof TomczukTomasz SkrzypekBarbara LisiakZahrai Abd-Al-Hammza Abbass Source Type: research
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