Immunobiology of monocytes and macrophages during Chlamydia trachomatis infection

Publication date: Available online 8 December 2018Source: Microbes and InfectionAuthor(s): Mads Lausen, Gunna Christiansen, Thomas Bouet Guldbæk Poulsen, Svend BirkelundAbstractInfections caused by the intracellular bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis are a global health burden affecting more than 100 million people annually causing damaging long-lasting infections. In this review, we will present and discuss important aspects of the interaction between C. trachomatis and monocytes/macrophages.
Source: Microbes and Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research