Campylobacterales

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Campylobacterales is an order of Gram-negative bacteria that includes the genus Campylobacter and Helicobacter. They are microaerophilic, meaning they require low levels of oxygen to survive. Some species within this order are pathogenic in humans, causing diseases such as gastroenteritis and peptic ulcer disease.

Taxonomy[edit | edit source]

The order Campylobacterales is part of the class Epsilonproteobacteria in the phylum Proteobacteria. It includes the following families:

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Campylobacterales are Gram-negative, microaerophilic bacteria. They are typically rod-shaped and move by means of flagella. Some species are capable of biofilm formation.

Pathogenicity[edit | edit source]

Several species within the order Campylobacterales are pathogenic in humans. Campylobacter jejuni is a common cause of gastroenteritis, while Helicobacter pylori is associated with peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for infections caused by Campylobacterales typically involves antibiotics. However, antibiotic resistance is a growing concern.

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