The reason for the increase in the incidence of one sexually transmitted disease when the incidence of other disease falls. Introduction: Chlamydia is an obligate intracellular parasite . It causes one of the most commonly prevalent STD (sexually transmitted diseases). Chlamydia is a gram-negative bacterium (does not retain Gram stain ). This bacterium can be isolated from semen (infected) or vaginal fluid. Chlamydia can also be transferred from a pregnant female to her fetus.

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To determine: The reason for the increase in the incidence of one sexually transmitted disease when the incidence of other disease falls.

Introduction: Chlamydia is an obligate intracellular parasite. It causes one of the most commonly prevalent STD (sexually transmitted diseases). Chlamydia is a gram-negative bacterium (does not retain Gram stain). This bacterium can be isolated from semen (infected) or vaginal fluid. Chlamydia can also be transferred from a pregnant female to her fetus.

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