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Category: Immunology
Chlamydia and Chlamydophila Infections, Page 1 of 2
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Chlamydiaceae is a unique family of bacteria which consists of small Gram-negative coccobacilli that are obligate intracytoplasmic organisms, typically causing infection in warm-blooded animals (1). The genus name Chlamydia first appeared in the literature in 1945 but was not fully recognized until 1956 (1, 2). The family had only one genus until 1999 when the genus Chlamydophila was added. However, the name Chlamydophila has not become widely adopted in the medical community, and Chlamydophila spp. are still commonly referred to as Chlamydia spp.
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Example of culture positive for Chlamydia trachomatis, as confirmed by fluorescently labeled monoclonal antibody to chlamydial group antigens using reagents from Diagnostic Hybrids (Athens, OH).
Example of culture positive for Chlamydia trachomatis, as confirmed by fluorescently labeled monoclonal antibody to chlamydial group antigens using reagents from Diagnostic Hybrids (Athens, OH).
Example of a positive microimmunofluorescence (MIF) serologic reaction for C. pneumoniae. Bright green fluorescent dot-like staining highlights the elementary bodies which have reacted with the patient serum (100× magnification). Photo courtesy of Marc R Couturier.
Example of a positive microimmunofluorescence (MIF) serologic reaction for C. pneumoniae. Bright green fluorescent dot-like staining highlights the elementary bodies which have reacted with the patient serum (100× magnification). Photo courtesy of Marc R Couturier.
Select nucleic acid-amplified methods (FDA-cleared) for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis from clinical specimens
Select nucleic acid-amplified methods (FDA-cleared) for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis from clinical specimens