Spirochaetes are chemoheterotrophic in nature, with lengths between 3 and 500 μm and diameters around 0.09 to at least 3 μm. [7]

Spirochete, any of a group of spiral-shaped bacteria, some of which are serious pathogens for humans, causing diseases such as syphilis, yaws, Lyme disease, and relapsing fever. …

Nov 10, 2025 · Spirochetes are found globally in water, soil, and as symbionts or parasites within animals, including humans. Their structure enables them to penetrate tissues and evade …

Spirochetes are motile, unicellular, spiral-shaped organisms which are morphologically distinct from other bacteria. Certain structural features are shared by all spirochaetes but they vary …

Jun 8, 2021 · Spirochetes are long, thin, flexible, spirally coiled helical bacilli. These motile, gram-negative bacilli are classified into eight genera primarily on the basis of habitat, pathogenicity, …

Mar 27, 2024 · Spirochetes are a unique group of bacteria, some of which are responsible for causing significant diseases in humans and animals. Their pathogenicity is attributed to a …

Aug 7, 2025 · Spirochetes are a distinctive group of bacteria that cause a range of human diseases. These microorganisms are notable for their unique spiral shape and characteristic …

Jun 18, 2025 · Spirochaetes belong to a specialized group of bacteria classified under the order Spirochaetales. What immediately distinguishes them is their spiral or helical shape, which …

Oct 30, 2024 · This Research Topic has been organized to better understand the pathogenesis and escape mechanisms of spirochetes, along with host-pathogen interactions, immune …

Spirochetes are defined as ancient bacteria belonging to a major phylum within the eubacterial kingdom, characterized by unique morphology and rotational motility that facilitate movement …