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The disease is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which is transmitted by unprotected sexual contact.
innovations-report 2009
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An uncommon genital or anorectal (affecting the anus and/or rectum) infection that is caused by a specific type of Chlamydia trachomatis.
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One of the biggest frustrations in public-health circles today involves a tiny bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.
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An estimated 2,291,000 non-institutionalized U.S. civilians ages 14-39 are infected with C. trachomatis based on the U.S.
Dr. Andrew Lange: How to Get a Sexually Transmitted Disease Without Having Sex 2010
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Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, which can damage a woman's reproductive organs.
Dr. Andrew Lange: How to Get a Sexually Transmitted Disease Without Having Sex 2010
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An uncommon genital or anorectal affecting the anus and/or rectum infection that is caused by a specific type of Chlamydia trachomatis.
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Estimates for new cases of gonorrhea exceed 600,000 per year, with more than 4 million new cases per year for infection with Chlamydia trachomatis.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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The doctors finger the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis as the likely culprit in as many as 9% of the severe conjunctivitis cases seen by casualty departments.
When sex can be an eye-opener Marc Abrahams 2010
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One of the biggest frustrations in public-health circles today involves a tiny bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.
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It's less famous than its sexually transmitted cousin, Chlamydia trachomatis, but it's far more widespread and may be far more dangerous.
Cardiac Contagion 2008
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