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leo mckern [space for random exotic word juxtaposition generator] Started conversation Dec 20, 2003
although technically correct that chlamydiae are bacteria, they are classified in their own order Chlamydiales as they are obligate intracellular organisms. Serology is routinely tested when an atypical pneumonia is diagnosed so this organism is regularly tested for even without a history of avian exposure
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