What is another word for treponema?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈɛpə͡ʊnmə] (IPA) 
Treponema is a genus of bacteria that includes several species, such as T. pallidum, which causes syphilis, and T. denticola, which is associated with periodontitis. There are several synonyms for the word treponema, including Spirochaeta, which refers to the spiral shape of the bacteria, and Borrelia, which is another genus of spirochetes that shares some similarities with Treponema. Other synonyms include Leptospira, which can cause leptospirosis, and Brachyspira, which is associated with intestinal diseases in animals. Despite their differences, these bacteria share the characteristic spiral shape and can have significant effects on human and animal health.
