Highly diverse MLVA-<i>omp</i>A genotypes of rectal<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>among men who have sex with men in Brighton, UK and evidence for an HIV-related sexual network

Abstract

The most prevalent genotypes were G, E and D representing some overlap with the heterosexual distribution in UK. Subcluster 1 consisted of more 'heterosexual genotypes' and significantly more HIV-negative men than subcluster 2, associated with 'MSM genotypes'. There was a higher diversity of C. trachomatis strains among MSM in Brighton than observed in other cities.