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"Chlamydia" is the common name for the disease caused by the bacertium that has the scientific name Chlamydia trachomatis. This was the name given to the bacterium by those who researched it because the term comes from the Greek word meaning "cloak" since most people who have the disease do not know it since it often does not cause symtpoms (they are "cloaked"). It was first discovered in 1907, but I have never see that the credit for its discovery has been given to one scientist in particular.

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Who and when discovered chlamydia?

Chlamydia was discovered in 1907 by Halberstaedter and von Prowazek in Berlin.


Where was chlamydia discovered?

Chlamydia was discovered in 1907 by Halberstaedter and von Prowazek in Berlin.


When was the first chlamydia case ever reported?

Although it has not been confirmed that it was chlamydia there are reports of a chlamydia like bacteria infecting the eyes of ancient Chinese and egyptians. There was an outbreak in the early 1920's by bacteria from the chlamydiae phylum. The name Chlamydia first appeared in writing in 1945 and was validated as a genus of the Chlamydiae phylum in 1966. Chlamydia is a bacteria. When we talk about Chlamydia in STIs, we refer to Chlamydia trachomatis, one of three bacterial species in the genus Chlamydia, family Chlamydiaceae, class Chlamydiae, phylum Chlamydiae, domain Bacteria. It was first discovered in humans in 1907. Chlamydia type bacteria have been found in the walls of some plants, and it is thought that there was a species crossover some time, historically. So, it has been spread throughout humans throughout the whole of the last century.


What is the scientific name for chlamydia?

Chlamydia trachomatis is the scientific name for the bacteria that causes chlamydia.


What is a chlamydia probe?

"Chlamydia probe" is a name for a chlamydia swab.


What are the types of chlamydia?

There are three major types of Chlamydia: Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Chlamydia trachomatis. Each of these has the potential to cause a type of pneumonia.


Can same sex partners contract chlamydia?

Yes, men can give chlamydia to men and women can give chlamydia to women.Yes, a female can get chlamydia from a female, and a male can get chlamydia from a male


Can you get chlamydia from sweat?

Sweat does not carry chlamydia and can't transmit chlamydia.


Can you get chlamydia during your period?

Yes, you can get chlamydia during your period.Yes, if he is infected with chlamydia.


Do hummingbirds get chlamydia?

No they do not. Only humans get chlamydia trachomatis. There are other chlamydia species that affect animals. Chlamydia psittaci is the chlamydia species that most often affects birds.


What shape is chlamydia?

Chlamydia trachomatis is coccoid and gram negative.


Can you get chlamydia from hair?

Chlamydia does not affect your pubic hair.