Shaping the Oral Microbiota Through Intimate Kissing

Download or read book Shaping the Oral Microbiota Through Intimate Kissing written by Applied Research Press and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The variation of microbial communities associated with the human body can be the cause of many factors, including the human genetic makeup, diet, age, surroundings, and sexual behavior. In this study, we investigated the effects of intimate kissing on the oral microbiota of 21 couples by self-administered questionnaires about their past kissing behavior and by the evaluation of tongue and salivary microbiota samples in a controlled kissing experiment. In addition, we quantified the number of bacteria exchanged during intimate kissing by the use of marker bacteria introduced through the intake of a probiotic yoghurt drink by one of the partners prior to a second intimate kiss. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to support an elderly disabled person.