<unk>  is a gram-negative, anaerobic, host-associated spirochete that colonizes the intestinal tract of animals and humans. It appears as a characteristic "false brush border" due to its end-on attachment to enterocytes of the colon where it interferes with intestinal absorption.<unk>  is unique from other<unk>  species because it colonizes a variety of domestic animals including pigs, chickens, dogs, wild birds, rodents, and humans. It is the causative agent of intestinal spirochetosis in pigs, chickens and humans. In particular,<unk>  has been described as an important colonic pathogen of pigs and chickens, causing colitis and diarrhea resulting in depressed rates of growth and impaired production on farms where infections with<unk>  may be endemic. Bacterial attachment disrupts the colonic enterocytes and associated villi, causing the symptoms characteristic of intestinal spirochetosis. Additionally,<unk>  is associated with clinical disease in human infections where it has implications for public health.
Brachyspira pilosicoli
Craniopagus parasiticus
Chrysomya putoria
Cynanchum viminale
Gongylonema pulchrum
Cochliobolus lunatus
Haycocknema perplexum
Antihecticum poterii