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Brachyspira hyodysenteriae

MESHD017401

A species of anaerobic, spiral bacteria that was formerly classified as Serpulina hyodysenteriae and Treponema hyodysenteriae (and for a short while, Serpula hyodysenteriae). This organism is the agent of swine dysentery.

Synonyms

  • Serpula hyodysenteriae
  • Treponema hyodysenteriae
  • Serpulina hyodysenteriae

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:55.068Z