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Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the neovagina in transgender women

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: We report two cases of neovaginal Chlamydia trachomatis infection in transgender women who underwent penile-inversion vaginoplasty procedures with integrated peritoneum and urethral grafts. These tissue types may have facilitated C. trachomatis infection. Medical providers should implement neovaginal screening for bacterial STIs in transgender patients at risk for infection.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz470

Authors: Asa E Radix, Alexander B Harris, Uri Belkind, Jess Ting, Zil G Goldstein

Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive tract infections research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,053