Ovaries is not a common site for C. trachomatis infection
Explanation:
C trachomatis causes infection that affects cervix, salpinges, urethra, uterus, epididymis and nasopharynx, this infection is the most common bacterial sexually transmited disease. This bacteria infects susceptible squamocolumnar or transitional epithelial cells, this type of cells are found on cervix, salpinges, urethra, uterus, epididymis and nasopharynx, ovaries are composed of cuboidal epithelial cells , that is the reason why ovaries are not a common site of infection.
Chlamydia trachomatis is a parasitic bacterium that can cause diseases in humans, especially in the genitals. The infections caused by these bacteria are silent and often have no symptoms.
In women, the infections caused by these bacteria, do not involve the ovaries, but can involve the cervix, endometrium and urethra. It is an infection predominantly found in young women and may present pain, infertility, spontaneous abortions and other problems.
