Brachyspira hyodysenteriae

Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
Scientific classification
Domain: Bacteria
Kingdom: Pseudomonadati
Phylum: Spirochaetota
Class: Spirochaetia
Order: Brachyspirales
Family: Brachyspiraceae
Genus: Brachyspira
Species:
B. hyodysenteriae
Binomial name
Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
Harris et al. 1972
Synonyms
  • Serpulina hyodysenteriae
  • Treponema hyodysenteriae

Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, formerly Serpulina hyodysenteriae and other binomial names, is a gram-negative anaerobic spirochete species of bacteria. It is the causative agent of swine dysentery.