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Source: Knodel LC, Duhon B, Argamany J. Sexually transmitted diseases. In: DiPiro JT, Talbert RL, Yee GC, Matzke GR, Wells BG, Posey LM. Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. 10th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2017. http://accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1861§ionid=146072585. Accessed March 8, 2017.
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Requires cellular material from host cells for replication.
Maintains cellular identity throughout development.
Frequent coinfection with gonorrhea.
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CLINICAL PRESENTATION
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Chlamydial genital infections more frequently asymptomatic, and when present, symptoms tend to be less noticeable (Table 1)
Nearly two-thirds of infants acquire chlamydial infection after endocervical exposure, with primary morbidity associated with seeding of infant’s eyes, nasopharynx, rectum, or vagina.
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MEANS OF CONFIRMATION AND DIAGNOSIS
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