Chlamydial
Chlamydial
Chlamydial (pronunciation: kluh-MID-ee-ul) is an adjective that refers to anything related to the genus Chlamydia, a type of pathogenic bacteria. The term is most commonly used in the context of chlamydial infections, which are sexually transmitted infections caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.
Etymology
The term "chlamydial" is derived from the Greek word chlamys, which means "cloak". This refers to the way the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis envelops itself within the host's cells.
Related Terms
- Chlamydia trachomatis: This is the bacterium that causes chlamydial infections. It is the most common cause of sexually transmitted bacterial infections worldwide.
- Chlamydia pneumoniae: Another species of Chlamydia that causes pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
- Chlamydia psittaci: This species of Chlamydia is known to cause a form of pneumonia known as psittacosis, which can be transmitted from birds to humans.
- Chlamydophila: This is a genus of bacteria that was formerly included in the Chlamydia genus. It includes species such as Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Chlamydophila psittaci.
- Chlamydial infection: This term refers to an infection caused by any species of Chlamydia. The most common type is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chlamydial
- Wikipedia's article - Chlamydial
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