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    spiral-shaped bacteria known for their corkscrew motion

    Spirochetes are a group of spiral-shaped bacteria known for their unique corkscrew motion, which allows them to move through viscous environments like mucus. They are responsible for several significant diseases in humans, including Lyme disease (caused by *Borrelia burgdorferi*) and syphilis (caused by *Treponema pallidum*).

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