Can Dog Saliva Cause Disease? Many kinds of bacteria (germs) called Capnocytophaga live in the mouths of dogs and cats. These germs do not make dogs or cats sick. Rarely, Capnocytophaga germs can spread to people through bites, scratches, or close contact from a dog or cat and may cause illness, including sepsis. Can dogs
Can Humans Get Bacterial Infections From Dogs? zoonotic infections Can dog saliva cause bacterial infection? 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
Can You Get Hep C From Sharing A Cup? Can you get hep C from sharing a cup? The virus cannot be transmitted through casual contact, like sharing a cup or eating utensils with someone who has it. Hugging, holding hands, and kissing also will not transmit it. You cannot contract hepatitis C from someone