Spirochaetaceae
The Spirochaetaceae are a family of spirochete bacteria. Some species within this family are known to causes syphilis, Lyme disease, relapsing fever, and other illnesses.
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| A microscopic photograph of fluorescent-stained Spirochaeta americana | |
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| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Spirochaetota |
| Class: | Spirochaetia |
| Order: | Spirochaetales |
| Family: | Spirochaetaceae Swellengrebel 1907 (Approved Lists 1980) |
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