Chlamydia
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Introduction
Usually "Chlamydia" refers to the sexually transmitted infection.
Aetiology
Chlamydia are obligate intracellular parasites. They fall between viruses - arguably "life" - and bacteria - definitely life - in complexity. Their life cycle in the host's cells is complex and this affects treatment and the advice given to patients with urogenital chlamydia infection to affect a cure.
Clinical
See also Lymphogranuloma venereum.
Investigations
Blood tests
Radiology
Treatment
Medical
See also IUCD and infection
