Oral microbiota in cesarean-delivered puppies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The microbiota plays a fundamental role in host health, and alterations in its composition have been associated with numerous pathological conditions. The neonatal period is a critical window for establishing a stable microbiota that shapes long-term health. The aim of this study was to characterize the oral microbiota of cesarean-delivered puppies at birth and 15 days postpartum, using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. This microbiota was compared with the maternal oral and colostrum microbiota.

Methods

The study included 15 puppies delivered by cesarean section from four French Bulldogs. Oral swabs were collected from puppies at birth (T0) and day 15 (T15), and from dams together with colostrum before anesthesia. DNA was extracted and the full-length 16S rRNA gene amp

SUBMITTER: Burgio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719267 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature