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Disease syndromes
Swine
In swine, infection with Brahcyspira pilosicoli causes a disease known porcine intestinal spirochaetosis [1]. Clinical signs associated with the disease include reduced productivity, hemorrhagic colitis and bloody mucoid diarrhea[1]. Stressors such as weaning and mixing predispose pigs to the disease and are the times when the disease occurs most frequently.
Poultry
In poultry, infection with Brachyspira pilosicoli causes a characteristic disease called avian intestinal spirochaetosis (AIS)[2]. Disease is associated with severe watery diarrhea and loss of productivity. The disease occurs most frequently in laying hens and breeding flocks[2]. It is unlikely to see AIS in broiler barns because the birds are typically slaughtered before they come in contact with the bacteria. In laying hens, AIS can result in decreased egg production, delayed onset of egg production and reduced egg quality, all causing economic impacts to the producer (reference).
Humans
Evidence of human intestinal spirochaetosis is limited. Risk of infection is higher for those who are immunocompromised.
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- ^ a b Dj, Hampson (2017-11-29). "The Spirochete Brachyspira pilosicoli, Enteric Pathogen of Animals and Humans". Clinical microbiology reviews. PMID 29187397. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ^ a b "Sign in - University of Saskatchewan". cas.usask.ca. doi:10.3402/mehd.v26.28853. PMC 4683989. PMID 26679774. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
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