Abstract
An L2 serovar of Chlamydia trachomatis, isolated from a patient with proctocolitis, has been identified that does not contain the common C. trachomatis 7.5-kb plasmid. This isolate was propagated in vitro showing that this plasmid is not required for the growth of C. trachomatis.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Base Sequence
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Chlamydia trachomatis / genetics*
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Chlamydia trachomatis / growth & development
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DNA Probes
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Oligonucleotide Probes
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Plasmids*
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Restriction Mapping
Substances
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DNA Probes
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DNA, Bacterial
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Oligonucleotide Probes