Which of the following is an obligate intracellular pathogen that is a prevalent sexually transmitted disease?

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Chlamydia trachomatis has become a prevalent sexually transmitted disease.This organism must (obligate)reside inside (intracellular)epithelial cells to survive.Specimens for analysis must contain these cells and not purulent exudate.A two-swab system can be used wherein a larger swab is used to remove the exudate and a second swab is used to collect the specimen.

Which of the Following Is an Obligate Intracellular Pathogen That