Brachyspira pilosicoli: Difference between revisions
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Brachyspira pilosicoli is a gram-negative, anaerobic, spiral shaped bacteria. | Brachyspira pilosicoli is a gram-negative, anaerobic, spiral shaped bacteria. It has been known to cause diarrhea and colitis in animals such as pigs and chicken. In humans its known to cause diarrhea, colitis, headaches, abdominal pain, weight loss and could lead to poor growth rates and impaired production on farms. | ||
It has been known to cause diarrhea and colitis in animals such as pigs and chicken. In humans its known to cause diarrhea, colitis, headaches, abdominal pain, weight loss and could lead to poor growth rates and impaired production on farms. | |||
Revision as of 23:25, 21 November 2022
Classification
Bacteria; Spirochaetota; Spirochaetia; Brachyspriales; Brachyspiraceae; Brachyspira; B. pilosicoli
Species
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Brachyspira
Description and Significance
Brachyspira pilosicoli is a gram-negative, anaerobic, spiral shaped bacteria. It has been known to cause diarrhea and colitis in animals such as pigs and chicken. In humans its known to cause diarrhea, colitis, headaches, abdominal pain, weight loss and could lead to poor growth rates and impaired production on farms.
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
Genome Structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
References
Author
Page authored by _____, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.