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Treponema

Rank: Genus

Lineage: Bacteria;Spirochaetes;Spirochaetia;Spirochaetales;Spirochaetaceae;Treponema

Description: Treponema is a genus of spiral-shaped bacteria. The major treponeme species of human pathogens is Treponema pallidum, whose subspecies are responsible for diseases such as syphilis, bejel, and yaws. Treponema carateum is the cause of pinta. Treponema paraluiscuniculi is associated with syphilis in rabbits.

Reference Material:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treponema

Name Rank Genomes Info
Treponema Genus 5
Treponema denticola Species 1
Treponema pallidum subsp. pallidum Species 4

Name: Treponema

Rank: Genus

Lineage:
Bacteria;Spirochaetes;Spirochaetia;Spirochaetales;Spirochaetaceae;Treponema

Description:
Treponema is a genus of spiral-shaped bacteria. The major treponeme species of human pathogens is Treponema pallidum, whose subspecies are responsible for diseases such as syphilis, bejel, and yaws. Treponema carateum is the cause of pinta. Treponema paraluiscuniculi is associated with syphilis in rabbits.

Reference Material:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treponema

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    • Periodontitis
    • Syphilis
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