Chlamydia Trachomatis (Noun)
Meaning
Bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and lymphogranuloma venereum.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium that can cause infections of the genital areas, as well as the eyes and lungs.
- Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the United States.
- Infection with Chlamydia trachomatis can lead to serious health problems in women, including infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
- Chlamydia trachomatis is usually spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected partner.
- Untreated Chlamydia trachomatis infections can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women.