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Lawsonia Bacteria
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Definition
: A genus of gram-negative, obligate intracellular bacteria causing a proliferative enteritis in animals, especially pigs, deer, horses, and rabbits.
infection: coord IM with DESULFOVIBRIONACEAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Other names
Lawsonia intracellularis