Chlamydia is a major bacterial pathogen that infects humans, as well as a wide range of
animals, including marsupials, birds, cats, pigs, cattle, and sheep. Antibiotics are the only …

It is estimated that approximately one billion people are at risk of infection with obligate
intracellular bacteria, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms that govern their …

We characterized the vaginal ecosystem during common infections of the female genital
tract, as vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC, n= 18) and Chlamydia trachomatis infection (CT, n …

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infections (STIs)
worldwide. It is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), which is an obligate intracellular …

The increasing interest in metagenomics is enhancing our knowledge regarding the
composition and role of the microbiota in human physiology and pathology. Indeed …

Objectives A better understanding of Chlamydia trachomatis infection (chlamydia)–related
sequelae can provide a framework for effective chlamydia control strategies. The objective of …

Chlamydia trachomatis is a strict intracellular human pathogen. It is the main bacterial cause
of sexually transmitted infections and the etiologic agent of trachoma, which is the leading …

Lactobacilli play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of the vaginal niche,
preventing the colonization of exogenous microorganisms. Although many studies have …

Genital infections with Chlamydia trachomatis continue to be a major health problem
worldwide. While some individuals clear their infection (presumed to be the result of an …

In this article, we explore the unique adaptations of intracellular bacterial pathogens that
manipulate conserved cellular pathways, organelles, and cargo to convert the phagosome …