As their designation implies, obligate intracellular bacteria are microbes that have
developed lifestyles so closely entwined with the cells of the hosts they infect that they can …

Obligate intracellular bacteria represent consummate parasites, often covertly coopting host
resources to enable development and ultimately transmission to a new host. The overall …

This Research Topic sheds light on the complex interplay between obligate intracellular
pathogens and their hosts, the innovative methods driving new discoveries, and the ongoing …

Chlamydia spp. are ubiquitous, obligate, intracellular Gram-negative bacterial pathogens
that undergo a unique biphasic developmental cycle transitioning between the infectious …

These four families encompass obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacteria that infect
eukaryotic cells, from animals and insects to protozoa. All the Chlamydiales share a highly …

Chlamydia) are an important and fascinating group of microorganisms, as they are often
pathogenic to humans and represent a significant public health burden worldwide (Fisher et …

Chlamydiae are obligate intracellular bacteria that share a unique but remarkably conserved
biphasic developmental cycle that relies on a eukaryotic host cell for survival. Although the …

Infections by obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens result in significant morbidity and
mortality worldwide. These bacteria include Chlamydia spp., which causes millions of cases …

The genus Chlamydia consists of diverse, obligate intracellular bacteria that infect various
animals, including humans. Although chlamydial species share many aspects of the typical …

The phylum Chlamydiae constitutes a group of obligate intracellular bacteria that infect a
remarkably diverse range of host species. Some representatives are significant pathogens …