Definition: A species of anaerobic, spiral bacteria that was formerly classified as Serpulina hyodysenteriae and Treponema hyodysenteriae (and for a short while, Serpula hyodysenteriae). This organism is the agent of swine dysentery.
infection: coordinate IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM)
Other names Serpulina hyodysenteriae; Serpula hyodysenteriae; Treponema hyodysenteriae