This review examines the link between Chlamydia trachomatis infection and ovarian carcinoma risk, highlighting the need for further investigation.
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most common global cause of bacterial sexually transmitted infection. CT is a common cause of mucopurulent cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease. This review examines the epidemiologic, serologic, mechanistic, and meta-analytic evidence linking CT infection as a risk factor for ovarian cancer. Further study of the role of CT infection in ovarian cancer risk is warranted.
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