Open AccessDemonstration of Persistent Infections and Genome Stability by Whole-Genome Sequencing of Repeat-Positive, Same-Serovar Chlamydia trachomatis Collected From the Female Genital Tract
Author(s) -
Robert J. Suchland,
Zoe Dimond,
Tim Putman,
Daniel D. Rockey
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the journal of infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.69
H-Index - 252
eISSN - 1537-6613
pISSN - 0022-1899
DOI - 10.1093/infdis/jix155
Subject(s) - chlamydia trachomatis , serotype , biology , whole genome sequencing , pathogen , chlamydia , genome , chlamydiaceae , virology , sexually transmitted disease , lymphogranuloma venereum , chlamydiales , immunology , genetics , gene , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , syphilis
The biology of recurrent or long-term infections of humans by Chlamydia trachomatis is poorly understood. Because repeated or persistent infections are correlated with serious complications in humans, understanding these processes may improve clinical management and public health disease control.
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