Editing Social Aspects & Zoophilia (section)

=== Medical aspect: ===

As already mentioned, the saliva contains nourishing and healing substances. A comparative microbiological study also shows that the human oral flora contains the richest range of bacteria (around 250 different bacteria are found in the mouth), not those of dogs or cats. A search in the database of the medical data service DIMDI brings up 6 examples of infections that were transmitted by licking pets.

The number of microbiological complications caused by bite injuries is significantly higher, since bacteria are pushed deep into the tissue when biting and the flora of the gingival pockets, which mainly consists of anaerobic microorganisms, is expressed. In addition, little saliva is transferred when biting. The effects of a bite injury are therefore not suitable as an argument to view leak contacts as a risk of infection. Only parasites represent a certain residual risk, whereby dangerous parasites (fox tapeworm) are extremely rare here.

One must be aware that physical contact between two individuals always carries the risk of catching the other's illnesses in the process. However, this risk is also present in every interpersonal relationship and should be seen as a normal, natural &quot;element of danger&quot; of the hundreds that belong to everyday life. For example, the possibility of transmitting the pathogen of the infectious gastritis Helicobacter pylori through kisses has often been described. In such a case, both partners have to be treated. Ultimately, however, you have your immune system to deal with the microorganisms in your environment.

In summary, there is no valid reason to refrain from leaking for medical reasons.

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