Chlamydia trachomatis

Question 1

What pathogen is Chlamydia trachomatis?

Answer 1

Obligate intracellular gram negative

Question 2

Where does Chlamydia trachomatis reside?

Answer 2

Urogenital system of humans

Question 3

What is the most common disease/infection of Chlamydia trachomatis?

Answer 3

Chlamydia
Men: urethritis
Women: cervicitis
Rectal infection

Question 4

What is the portal of entry of Chlamydia trachomatis?

Answer 4

Direct contact with fluids/mucous membranes of urethra, cervix, rectum

Question 5

What is the pathogenesis of Chlamydia trachomatis?

Answer 5

Invasins, intracellular growth kills cells

Question 6

Can Chlamydia trachomatis be treated with antibiotics?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Is Chlamydia trachomatis a bad pathogen?

Answer 7

Most common STI
People from 15-24 needs to get check
3x more infections in women than men