Query: NC_015385:1122794 Treponema succinifaciens DSM 2489 chromosome, complete genome Lineage: Treponema succinifaciens; Treponema; Spirochaetaceae; Spirochaetales; Spirochaetes; Bacteria General Information: Environment: Host; Isolation: colon of swine; Temp: Mesophile; Isolation:colon. This organism is an obligately anaerobic spirochete isolated from the colon of a swine.
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General Information: This organism is a swine-specific Brucella. It causes infectious abortions in animals and a systemic, febrile (feverish) illness in humans. Human infection usually occurs by accidental contact with infected animals or by ingestion of contaminated food. Brucella suis is considered a potential bioterrorism agent and was the first pathogenic organism to be weaponized by the USA.