Immunohistochemical detection of chlamydia trachomatis in sexually transmitted infectious proctitis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Since 2003, a progressive increase in sexually transmitted infections (STI), presented as proctitis, has been described in homosexual men. In 2013 Arnold et al. described microscopic features that enable pathologists to formulate a histological diagnosis of STI related proctitis. The aim of this study is to identify the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis by immunohistochemistry in a group of patients with male to male sexual activity and pathology compatible with STI proctitis.

Methods

Cross-sectional study. The study included 54 patients with risky sexual activity and histopathology compatible with STI-proctitis according to Arnold´s recommendations. The Chlamydia trachomatis identification was carried out retrospectively on paraffin blocks using mouse monoclona

SUBMITTER: Arevalo F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8991980 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature