Analysis of Genetic Heterogeneity in Chlamydia trachomatisClinical Isolates of Serovars D, E, and F by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism

ABSTRACTAmplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) fingerprinting of clinical isolates of Chlamydia trachomatisserovars D, E, and F showed a low percentage of genetic heterogeneity, but clear differences were found. Isolates from index patients and partners had identical AFLP patterns and AFLP markers. Characterization of these AFLP markers could give more insight into the differences in virulence and clinical course of C. trachomatisinfections.