| Treponema carateum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Spirochaetes |
| Order: | Spirochaetales |
| Family: | Spirochaetaceae |
| Genus: | Treponema |
| Species: | T. carateum |
| Binomial name | |
|
Treponema carateum |
|
Treponema carateum is a species of spirochete bacteria in the genus Treponema.
It is the cause of pinta, a disease affecting exclusively the skin. Children living in tropical American countries are most at risk.