An intracellular parasite primarily transmitted as an STD is the agent of ________, which may cause enough damage to result in blindness.
A) primary amebic meningoencephalopathy
B) trachoma
C) rabies
D) tetanus
E) cryptococcal meningitis

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Trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which is primarily transmitted through sexual contact. It is an intracellular parasite that primarily infects the eyes and can cause damage to the cornea, leading to blindness. None of the other options are primarily transmitted through STDs.

An Intracellular Parasite Primarily Transmitted as an STD Is the Agent