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Male rodent genital tract infection with Chlamydia muridarum: persistence in the prostate gland that triggers self-immune reactions in genetically susceptible hosts.
The Journal of urology - 1 Sept 2011
Mackern-Oberti Juan Pablo, Motrich Ruben Dario, Breser Maria Laura, Cejas Hugo, Cuffini Cecilia, Maccioni Mariana, Rivero Virginia Elena
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PURPOSE: We investigated Chlamydia trachomatis infection and its pathogenic consequences in the male rodent genital tract. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Male rats were inoculated in the meatal urethra with Chlamydia muridarum. We sought bacterial DNA at early and late times after inoculation in different parts of the male genital tract. Histological alterations and the immune response against prostate antigens were...
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