Intestinal Spirochaetes in Domestic Animals and Humans

Spirochaete bacteria are commonly found in the gastro-intestinal tracts of animals. A number of intestinal spirochaete species are now recognized as a cause of disease in a variety of animal species, including pigs, poultry, and humans. This book is the first to review the literature on these important bacteria and the diseases they cause. It aims to bring together the available information from different disciplines, on different animal host species, so as to provide an overview of current understanding in the area. A major purpose is to summarize and clarify what is known, and to identify what needs further study in this emerging field. By doing this, it is hoped to streamline, stimulate, and improve the effectiveness of collaborative research on these bacteria and associated diseases. Written by leading authorities from North America, Europe, and Australia, the book is aimed at research workers, advanced students and clinicians in general in medical and veterinary microbiology.