Chlamydia antibodies
Chlamydia Antibodies
Chlamydia antibodies (/kləˈmidiə æntɪˌbɑːdiz/) are specific proteins produced by the immune system in response to an infection with the bacteria Chlamydia.
Etymology
The term "Chlamydia" is derived from the Greek word chlamys, meaning "cloak", referring to the way the bacteria envelops itself within the cells of the host organism. "Antibody" comes from the Greek anti- meaning "against" and -body from the Old English bodig, referring to the physical structure of a thing.
Function
Chlamydia antibodies are part of the body's immune response to a Chlamydia infection. They bind to the bacteria, marking them for destruction by other components of the immune system. The presence of these antibodies in the blood can be used as an indicator of a past or current Chlamydia infection.
Related Terms
- Chlamydia: A genus of pathogenic bacteria that causes infections in humans and other animals.
- Antibody: A protein produced by the immune system that recognizes and binds to specific foreign substances.
- Immune response: The body's defensive reaction to invasion by bacteria, viruses, or other foreign substances.
- Immune system: The body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders.
- Protein: A molecule composed of amino acids that performs a vast array of functions in organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chlamydia antibodies
- Wikipedia's article - Chlamydia antibodies
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