The current taxonomic classification of Chlamydia is based on limited phenotypic,
morphologic and genetic criteria. This classification does not take into account recent …

The family Chlamydiaceae contains two genera and nine species. Rapid and easy
identification of these species is essential for taxonomic, epidemiological and clinical …

To study genetic diversity and occurrence of Chlamydophila psittaci, a total of 1,147 samples
from 11 avian orders including 53 genera and 113 species of feral and captive birds were …

Chlamydia trachomatis is the trachoma agent and causes most bacterial sexually
transmitted infections worldwide. Its major outer membrane protein (MOMP) is a well-known …

Background Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most disseminated human pathogens, for
which no vaccine is available yet. Understanding the impact of the host pressure on …

To study the occurrence of Chlamydia spp. and their genetic diversity, we analysed 793
cloacal swabs from 12 avian orders, including 76 genera, obtained from 80 species of …

Summary Background Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) Major Outer Membrane Protein (MOMP)
holds a neutralising epitope in the Variable Domain 4 (VD4), and this region's immune …

Background: There is no data concerning genotyping of Chlamydia trachomatis from
Brazilian samples. Goal: To characterize the genotype of C. trachomatis detected in women …

Chlamydia trachomatis is considered as a public health problem due to its high prevalence
and increased rates of gynecological disorders. The major outer membrane protein (MOMP) …

This study was performed to generate and evaluate recombinant antigens for use in a
species-specific Chlamydia trachomatis immunoassay. In a molecular genetic approach …