Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 11 - Figure 11.22 - Chlamydias - Question - Page 323: 1

Answer

The infectious stage of Chlamydia in humans is the elementary body.

Work Step by Step

The stage elementary bodies is the first stage in the life cycle of Chlamydia, and it is also the stage when the microorganism adheres itself to the host cell in order for it to cause disease.

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