Comparative molecular detection of Helicobacter spp. and Wolinella in the oral cavity of cats and dogs with periodontal disease and healthy individuals

Comparing the occurrence of <i>Helicobacter</i> and <i>Wolinella</i> in the mouths of dogs and cats, their association with periodontal disease, and the possibility of a common source of infections between humans and companion animals is of great importance for the management of oral health in animals and humans.