Analysis of fungal microbiota diversity and potential pathogenic fungi in oral secretions and gut feces of captive giant pandas

BackgroundMaintaining good oral and gut health is essential for the wellbeing of animals, and fungi are key components of the oral and gut microbiota. This study aims to explore the diversity and seasonal dynamics of oral and gut fungal communities in captive giant pandas, with a focus on their pote...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Microbiology
Main Authors:	Xiaoping Ma, Xiangwen Zeng, Zhi Huang, Gen Li, Ruiguo Liu, Rongyan Luo, Xinni Li, Shanshan Ling, Chengdong Wang, Yu Gu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Subjects:	giant panda oral fungi gut fungi seasonality opportunistic pathogens
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1522289/full