Increased risk of subsequent chlamydia infection among women not tested at the anorectal anatomical location

Conclusion The results are suggestive of an autoinoculation process from the anorectal to the genital anatomical site in women. To enhance chlamydia control, future studies on the role of extragenital testing and autoinoculation in chlamydia transmission are needed.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research