| spirochetosis | Any disease caused by a spirochete. Avian spirochetosis, a highly fatal bacterial disease of chickens, turkeys, pheasants, and other birds caused by Borrelia anserina and transmitted chiefly by the fowl tick, Argas persicus. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| bronchopulmonary spirochetosis | Chronic bronchitis due to infection with spirochetes (though other bacteria are usually present and contribute to the infection) and characterised by cough and bloody sputum. Synonym: bronchopulmonary spirochetosis, bronchospirochetosis, Castellani's bronchitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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