Query: NC_018604:2579000 Brachyspira pilosicoli WesB 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.
Subject: NC_015702:2505633 Parachlamydia acanthamoebae UV7, complete genome
Lineage: Parachlamydia acanthamoebae; Parachlamydia; Parachlamydiaceae; Chlamydiales; Chlamydiae; Bacteria
General Information: This organism grows within Acanthamoeba spp., and uses these widespread ameobae as a replicative niche. They are the causal agents of severe upper respiratory infections in humans and animals. They are resistant to quinolones, antibiotics used to treat atypical pneuomonia.