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Chlamydia Pneumonia (Part2)

Individuals at Risk Chlamydia Pneumonia affects people of all ages and spreads quickly in crowded areas. School-aged children and people in hospitals have a significant risk of infection. Older adults are at higher risk of reinfection and developing more severe symptoms. Methods of Infection Chlamydia Pneumonia is spread through respiratory excretions and commonly spread through

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Chlamydia Pneumonia (Part 1)

Chlamydia Pneumonia Symptoms and Characteristics Background A member of the Genus Chlamydia, the Species Chlamydia Pneumonia is a gram-negative microparasitic bacterium that will grow and reproduce inside of the host’s cells. One of the first known cases of Chlamydia Pneumonia is from Taiwan in the 1950s and was officially discovered in the 1960s during vaccine

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The Symptoms of Syphilis

The symptoms of syphilis can vary depending on the stage of the disease. In the primary stage, a painless sore (called a chancre) may appear at the site of infection, usually on the genitals, anus, or mouth. In the secondary stage, a rash may appear on the body and mucous membranes, along with other symptoms

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Treponema Pallidum

Treponema Pallidum is a bacterium that is a common Sexually Transmitted Infection. Treponema pallidum is a thin, spiral-shaped bacterium that is difficult to visualize with a light microscope. It is transmitted through direct contact with a syphilis sore or through transmission from mother to child during pregnancy. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), syphilis

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Symptoms of Bordetella Parapertussis

The symptoms of pertussis caused by Bordetella  Parapertussis typically develop 5-10 days after exposure to the bacteria. The initial symptoms are like those of the common cold, including a runny nose, low-grade fever, and mild cough. After 1-2 weeks, the cough becomes more severe and is characterized by rapid coughing spells followed by a high-pitched

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Bordetella Parapertussis

Bordetella Parapertussis is a bacterial infection that is a cause of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is characterized by severe coughing spells that can last for several weeks. According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the incidence of pertussis

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