Discuss the causative agent, lifecycle, pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of a Chlamydia GU infection.

Writing of an essay titled : Discuss in detail the causative agent, lifecycle, pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis (culture and non-culture approaches) of ‘a Chlamydia’ Genito Urinary (GU) infection. You should research your answer and you will be expected to cite reference sources used in your answer.