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Genus Chlamydia
Description:
Genus Chlamydia refers to a group of gram-negative bacteria that are responsible for causing various types of infections in animals and humans. These bacteria are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they can only reproduce inside host cells.
Sample sentences:
- The genus Chlamydia includes several species that cause diseases such as chlamydia trachomatis, chlamydia pneumoniae, and chlamydia psittaci.
- Chlamydia trachomatis, a species within the genus Chlamydia, is the leading cause of sexually transmitted infections worldwide.
- Doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat infections caused by the genus Chlamydia.
- Research is being conducted to develop a vaccine against certain species of the genus Chlamydia.
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