A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Chlamydia
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Three species of Chlamydia cause human disease, including sexually transmitted diseases and respiratory infections. All are susceptible to macrolides (eg, azithromycin ), tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline ), and fluoroquinolones.
Chlamydiae are nonmotile, obligate intracellular bacteria. They contain DNA, RNA, and ribosomes and make their own proteins and nucleic acids. However, they depend on the host cell for 3 of their 4 nucleoside triphosphates and use host adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to synthesize chlamydial protein.
The genus Chlamydia now contains 12 species; 3 of them cause human disease:Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Chlamydia psittaciChlamydial species can cause persistent infection, which is often subclinical.
Chlamydia meaning & definition 1 of Chlamydia.
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A very small parasitic bacterium which, like a virus, requires the biochemical mechanisms of another cell in order to reproduce. Bacteria of this type cause various diseases including trachoma, psittacosis, and nonspecific urethritis.
Chlamydia meaning & definition 2 of Chlamydia.