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Spirochaetes I Leptospira by sapphireokeugo is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Spirochaetes are a phylum of gram-negative, chemoheterotrophic bacteria characterized by their helical shape and motility via endoflagella. They can be pathogenic, with notable genera including Treponema and Leptospira, which are associated with diseases such as syphilis and leptospirosis, respectively. Diagnosis involves microscopy, culture, and serological tests, while treatment typically includes antibiotics like doxycycline.

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