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===Pathogenesis===
 
===Pathogenesis===
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Most infections are light and asymptomatic but may still be costly to business as they can increase the food conversion ratio of the pig. Heavy infections are uncommon but can cause severe inflammation of the caecal mucosa and haemorrhagic colitis, this irritation is what is believed to allow the invasion of more pathogenic organisms especially spirochaetes.
    
==== Use in Human Medicine ====
 
==== Use in Human Medicine ====
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