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Chlamydophila

Medical Definition: A genus of the family CHLAMYIDACEAE comprising gram-negative non CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS-like species infecting vertebrates. Chlamydophila do not produce detectable quantities of glycogen. The type species is CHLAMYDOPHILA PSITTACI.
Guide Notes: infection = CHLAMYDOPHILA INFECTIONS
Chlamydophila Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Chlamydophila pneumoniae - A species of CHLAMYDOPHILA that causes acute respiratory infection, especially atypical pneumonia, in humans, horses, and koalas.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Chlamydophila psittaci - A genus of CHLAMYDOPHILA infecting primarily birds. It contains eight known serovars, some of which infect more than one type of host, including humans.

Chlamydophila Medical Definitions and Terms

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