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Oral Microbiota Transmission Partially Mediates Depression and Anxiety in Newlywed Couples

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Oral microbiota dysbiosis and altered salivary cortisol levels have been linked to depression and anxiety. Given that bacterial transmission can occur between spouses, this study aimed to investigate whether the transmission of oral microbiota between newlywed couples mediates symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Source: Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine

DOI: 10.14218/erhm.2025.00013

Authors: Reza Rastmanesh, Balachandar Vellingiri, Ciro Gargiulo Isacco, Abolfazl Sadeghinejad, Neil Daghnall

Language: English

Topic: Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410418347

FWCI: 0.812

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