Is Chlamydia a Bacterium or a Virus?

The video discusses the chlamydia germ and explains its classification as a bacterium. It looks at the requirements of the chlamydia bacterium as far as its metabolic and replicative needs go and explains why it is designated a virus. The video discusses the major differences between bacteria and viruses and compares the chlamydia bacterium to both organisms. The viewer will better understand the differences between bacteria and viruses and how chlamydia shares similar features with both bacteria and viruses. It points out the importance of chlamydia as a major cause of bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and as a leading cause of blindness in the developing world. The video should clarify any confusion a viewer may have with regard to whether chlamydial infections are bacterial or viral.

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