The complete genome sequence of the pathogenic intestinal spirochete Brachyspira pilosicoli and comparison with other Brachyspira genomes.

<h4>Background</h4>The anaerobic spirochete Brachyspira pilosicoli colonizes the large intestine of various species of birds and mammals, including humans. It causes "intestinal spirochetosis", a condition characterized by mild colitis, diarrhea and reduced growth. This study a...

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Main Authors: Phatthanaphong Wanchanthuek, Matthew I Bellgard, Tom La, Karon Ryan, Paula Moolhuijzen, Brett Chapman, Michael Black, David Schibeci, Adam Hunter, Roberto Barrero, Nyree D Phillips, David J Hampson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-07-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/20625514/?tool=EBI