Treponema


Treponema is a genus of spiral-shaped bacteria. The major treponeme species of human pathogens is Treponema pallidum, whose subspecies are responsible for diseases such as syphilis, bejel, and yaws. Treponema carateum is the cause of pinta. Treponema paraluiscuniculi is associated with syphilis in rabbits.

Phylogeny

The phylogeny is based on 16S rRNA-based LTP release 123 by 'The All-Species Living Tree' Project.

Taxonomy

The currently accepted taxonomy is based on the List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature and National Center for Biotechnology Information.
Notes:

♦ Type strain lost or not available

♠ Strains found at the National Center for Biotechnology Information but not listed in the List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature

♥ Strains not lodged at National Center for Biotechnology Information or listed in the List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature
The species Treponema hyodysenteriae and Treponema innocens have been reclassified into Serpulina hyodysenteriae and Serpulina innocens.