Brachyspira pilosicoli | Bacteria

Taxonomic level
Bacteria
Spirochaetota
Brachyspirae
Brachyspirales
Brachyspiraceae
Brachyspira
Brachyspira pilosicoli
B. pilosicoli thrives in the intestines of pigs, chickens, humans and many wild birds and rodents where it can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. A transmission between animals and humans is likely but unproven. Higher contents of soluble fiber in the diet can make it easier for B. piloscoli to survive in the gut.
Assessment
Pathogen
 
5%
of Healthy Europeans have it.
 
6.97%
is the highest relative amount we have seen.
Detected in
1/7
reference groups.
Median amount detected:
Healthy Europeans
Not detected
Users, all
Not detected
Non-industrial lifestyle
0%
Users, high diversity
Not detected
Users, low diversity
Not detected
Overweight
Not detected
Obese
Not detected