The Prokaryotic Cell: TAtypical Pathogenic Bacteria

Learning Objectives for "The Prokaryotic Cell: Atypical Pathogenic Bacteria"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1.Describe mycoplasmas and name the most common mycoplasma infection of humans.

2. Describe rickettsias and name 4 rickettsial infections of humans and the vector involved.

3. Describe chlamydias and state the human infections each species may cause.

4. Briefly describe the life cycle of chlamydias.

Highlighted Bacterium

1. Read the description of Chlamydia trachomatis and match the bacterium with the description of the organism and the infection it causes.