Comparative analysis based on shared amplicon sequence variants reveals that cohabitation influences gut microbiota sharing between humans and dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The One Health concept is a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between humans, animals, and the environment. The cohabitation of humans and pets positively affects their physical, mental, and social well-being. It is recognized as an essential factor from the One Health perspective. Furthermore, a healthy balance in the gut microbiome is essential for good health, and the changes in the gut microbiome associated with cohabitation between humans and pets could potentially affect various aspects of the health of both hosts. Therefore, elucidating the sharing of gut bacteria between humans and pets associated with cohabitation is important for understanding One Health. However, most studies have examined sharing at the taxonomic level, and it remains unclear w

SUBMITTER: Ito Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11491291 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature