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What is the shape of chlamydia trachomatis?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chlamydia Trachomati: Chlamydia trachomatis is coccoid or rod shaped under a light microscope.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

C. Trachomatis: Use of DNA-based tests identifies this gram-negative bacterium as rod shaped or coccoid.

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Answered 10/31/2016

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