Reports Summarize Proctitis Findings from University of Massachusetts (Prevalence of Chlamydia Infection Detected By Immunohistochemistry In Patients With Anorectal Ulcer and Granulation Tissue).

A study conducted at the University of Massachusetts investigated the prevalence of Chlamydia infection in patients with anorectal ulcer and granulation tissue. The researchers used immunohistochemistry (IHC) to detect Chlamydia infection in anorectal biopsies. The study found that Chlamydia infection was more prevalent than previously thought in patients with active proctitis and ulceration. The researchers suggest that Chlamydia IHC could be used as a screening test to facilitate early detection of this treatable proctitis in high-risk populations. [Extracted from the article]

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