Spirochetes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 families of spirochaetales
A
- Spirochaetaceae
- Brachyspiraceae
- Leptospiraceae
2
Q
can spirochaetales cause zoonotic diseases?
A
yes
3
Q
what type of structure do spirochaetales have
A
gram negative, but stain poorly
4
Q
what can you tell about the motility of spirochaetales
A
spiral motile bacteria with endoflagella