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Chlamydia Infections

Medical Definition: Infections with bacteria of the genus CHLAMYDIA.
Guide Notes: infect by genus Chlamydia: do not confuse with CHLAMYDIACEAE INFECTIONS (family); Chlamydophila psittaci infect = ORNITHOSIS; Chlamydia trachomatis infect: see note under CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS; DF: CHLAMYDIA INFECT
Previously Indexed: Conjunctivitis (1966),Trachoma (1966)
Chlamydia Infections Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Lymphogranuloma Venereum - Subacute inflammation of the inguinal lymph glands caused by certain immunotypes of CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS. It is a sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. but is more widespread in developing countries. It is distinguished from granuloma venereum (see GRANULOMA INGUINALE), which is caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis.

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