Query: NC_018607:290500 Brachyspira pilosicoli B2904 chromosome, complete genome Lineage: Brachyspira pilosicoli; Brachyspira; Brachyspiraceae; Spirochaetales; Spirochaetes; Bacteria General Information: Brachyspira pilosicoli is an anaerobic spirochete that colonizes the large intestine of various species of birds and animals and humans. It attaches to colonic enterocytes in a condition called 'intestinal spirochetosis', characterized by mild colitis, diarrhea and reduced growth.
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General Information: Isolation: Water; USA, California, Lake Mono. This organism is a sulfur-oxidizing bacterium isolated from highly alkaline soda lakes. These bacteria have a pH optimum of 10 and are able to oxidize sulfide, thiosulfate and tetrathionate.