Fusobacterium nucleatum

Fusobacterium nucleatum is a bacterium that can occur on mucosal surfaces, including the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. This makes it different from some other Fusobacterium markers, because it may reflect bacteria linked to both oral and gut microbial patterns. Higher levels may be seen together with bad breath, changes linked to the mouth or oral microbial environment, digestive irritation, mucus in stool, or changes in stool quality. Fusobacterium nucleatum levels can help show whether bacteria associated with mucosal surfaces, such as the mouth and gut lining, are more prominent in the dog’s microbiome profile.

Bacterias