Brachyspira pilosicoli
Brachyspira pilosicoli
Brachyspira pilosicoli (pronunciation: brak-ee-spy-ruh pi-lo-si-co-lee) is a species of spirochete bacteria that is known to cause intestinal spirochetosis in humans and animals.
Etymology
The term Brachyspira is derived from the Greek words brachys, meaning short, and speira, meaning coil. Pilosicoli, on the other hand, is derived from the Latin words pilosus, meaning hairy, and coli, meaning colon. This refers to the bacteria's appearance and its location in the body.
Description
Brachyspira pilosicoli is a Gram-negative, anaerobic, helically coiled bacterium. It is known to colonize the large intestine of various animals, including pigs, dogs, birds, and humans. In humans, it can cause intestinal spirochetosis, a condition characterized by the attachment of the bacteria to the epithelial cells of the colon, causing inflammation and diarrhea.
Related Terms
- Spirochete: A group of helically coiled bacteria, which includes Brachyspira pilosicoli.
- Intestinal spirochetosis: A condition caused by Brachyspira pilosicoli in humans and animals.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial differentiation.
- Anaerobic bacteria: Bacteria that do not require oxygen for growth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brachyspira pilosicoli
- Wikipedia's article - Brachyspira pilosicoli
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