Cardiobacteriaceae

Cardiobacteriaceae is a family of Gram-negative bacteria that are part of the order Cardiobacteriales. This family includes two genera, Cardiobacterium and Dichelobacter, and several species that are known to cause diseases in humans and animals.

Taxonomy

The family Cardiobacteriaceae is part of the order Cardiobacteriales, which belongs to the class Gammaproteobacteria in the phylum Proteobacteria. The family includes two recognized genera, Cardiobacterium and Dichelobacter.

Characteristics

Members of the Cardiobacteriaceae family are Gram-negative, non-spore-forming, and rod-shaped bacteria. They are typically aerobic or facultative anaerobic, and are capable of reducing nitrate to nitrite.

Pathogenicity

Several species within the Cardiobacteriaceae family are known to be pathogenic. For example, Cardiobacterium hominis is a common cause of endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart valves. Dichelobacter nodosus is the causative agent of foot rot in sheep, a highly contagious and debilitating disease.

Treatment

Treatment of infections caused by Cardiobacteriaceae typically involves the use of antibiotics. The choice of antibiotic depends on the specific species causing the infection, as well as the patient's overall health and other factors.

See also

• List of bacterial families
• Gram-negative bacteria
• Endocarditis