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has been associated with coronary artery disease and stroke [6]. The organism
can infect the endothelial cells of coronary arteries, and has been found in
atherosclerotic plaques. At this time, a causative role in atherogenesis has not
been demonstrated.
Infectious species:
Chlamydophila pneumoniae, formerly TWAR serovar, TWAR agent, or
Chlamydia pneumoniae (pneumonia)
Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis)
Chlamydia trachomatis (trachoma, genital infection)
