7 recent advances in understanding Lawsonia

The gram-negative bacteria Lawsonia intracellularis has been known as an important agent responsible for economic losses in the swine business for many years, as the bacteria causes ileitis. Yet scientists continue to discover new insights about the bacteria, which in turn can help to better prepare for it, e.g. by implementing routine control measures. The agent responsible for ileitis, Lawsonia intracellularis (Li) is an intracellular gram-negative bacteria that infects the enterocytes (the c