👉 Tethybacteraceae is a family of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to the order Actinomycetes and are characterized by their ability to produce a unique type of tetrathionate, which is a compound that has been found in the blood of humans. These bacteria cause infections known as tetrathiothiothreptomyces disease (TTHD), which can be transmitted through contaminated water or soil.
