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

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

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