A patient is admitted to the hospital complaining of itchy eyes.After a few diagnostic tests, the doctors determine that the symptoms are being caused by small Gram-negative cocci that appear to have two types of cell morphology.With this information they conclude that the infection is likely caused by
A) spirochetes.
B) firmicutes.
C) actinobacteria.
D) cyanobacteria.
E) chlamydias.

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Chlamydias are known for their unique life cycle, which includes two forms of cell morphology: the elementary body and the reticulate body. They are also Gram-negative cocci, fitting the description provided.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital Complaining of Itchy