Fletchervirus

Fletchervirus differs from its sibling (Firehammervirus) genus morphologically. Members of the genus have heads with a larger diameter and tails that are far shorter. For example, the species Fletchervirus CP81 in the Fletchervirus genus has a head with 96 nm diameter, and a 97 nm long tail, whereas Campylobacter virus CP220 in the Firehammervirus genus has a head with a 93 nm diameter and a 140 nm long tail. Genetically, members of Fletchervirus have a smaller genome that codes for less proteins, they dsDNA is also permuted circularly. Whereas, members of Firehammervirus have a larger genome with more proteins and a liner permuted dsDNA complex. For example, Fletchervirus CP81 has a genome of 132 kb that codes for 149 proteins versus Campylobacter virus CP220 that has a genome 197 kb that codes for 257 proteins. == Host and phage therapy ==

Campylobacter is a[genus of Gram-negative bacteria. It is found mostly in raw meats, and if consumed can be a terrible pathogen for humans often causing diarrhea, cramps, fever and pain. Bacteriophage therapy is a growing research field, particularly in many species of Campylobacter. Fletcherviruses have been specifically and promisingly tested for medical use to fight strands of antibiotic resistant Campylobacter. '' s taking over host. == Taxonomy ==

The genus contains the following species: • Fletchervirus CJLB7 • Fletchervirus CJLB10 • Fletchervirus CP81 • Fletchervirus CP30A • Fletchervirus CPX • Fletchervirus F207 • Fletchervirus F336 • Fletchervirus F341 • Fletchervirus F372 • Fletchervirus Los1 • Fletchervirus NCTC12673 • Fletchervirus PC5 • Fletchervirus QDYZ == References ==