Chlamydia trachomatis. False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a cluster of the bacteria,Chlamydia trachomatis. These spherical,virus-like bacteria parasitise human cells in order to reproduce. Chlamydia trachomatis causes various types of genital,eye,and lymph node infections. It is responsible for the sexually- transmitted diseases: lymphogranuloma venereum (enlarged lymph glands with skin ulcers),and non- specific urethritis (NSU) affecting the urogenital tract. It also causes trachoma eye disease,a serious cause of blindness. Treatment is effective with antibiotic drugs such as erythromycin. Magnification: x60,000 at 6x4.5cm size | |
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