Article
Canine intestinal spirochetes consist of Serpulina pilosicoli and a newly identified group provisionally designated "Serpulina canis" sp. nov.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Aug 1998
Duhamel G E, Trott D J, Muniappa N, Mathiesen M R, Tarasiuk K, Lee J I, Hampson D J
Abstract excerpt
The spirochetes inhabiting the large intestines of humans and animals consist of a diverse group of related organisms. Intestinal spirochetosis caused by Serpulina pilosicoli is a newly recognized enteric disease of human beings and animals with potential public health significance. The purpose o...
Topics
- Animals
- Australia
- Bacterial Typing Techniques
- Brachyspira
- Chickens
- Dog Diseases
- Dogs
- Electrophoresis
- Enzymes
- Humans
- Intestinal Diseases
- Intestines
- Phenotype
- Phylogeny
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
