Etiology, transmission and protection: Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading cause of
bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally. However, C. trachomatis also causes …

The Chlamydiaceae are a family of obligate intracellular bacteria characterized by a unique
biphasic developmental cycle. It encompasses the single genus Chlamydia, which involves …

Background Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection
worldwide. National screening programmes and antibiotic treatment have failed to decrease …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading cause of bacterial sexually transmitted disease
worldwide, and despite significant advances in chlamydial research, a prophylactic vaccine …

Chlamydia trachomatis infections are a global health problem. This obligate intracellular
bacterial pathogen comprises lymphogranuloma venereum (L1–L3), ocular (A–C) and …

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

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), the invasive infection of the sexually transmissible
infection (STI) Chlamydia trachomatis, is caused by strains from the LGV biovar, most …

The lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) outbreak described in the Netherlands in 2003,
increased the interest in the genotyping of Chlamydia trachomatis. Although international …

Background Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterial parasite, which
causes several severe and debilitating diseases in humans. This study uses comparative …