Older partners not associated with recurrence among female teenagers infected with Chlamydia trachomatis.

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis-infected female teenagers with older partners may be less likely to discuss the infection with their partner(s) and to use condoms and therefore may be more likely to get reinfected.

Goal: To determine if C trachomatis-infected female teenagers with older partners were more likely to be reinfected than those with same-aged partners.

Study Design: Females aged 14 years to 18 years who had uncomplicated chlamydial infection, were nonpregnant, attended clinics in five United States cities from June 1995 to May 1997, completed treatment, and resumed sexual activity were observed at 1 and 4 months for interim history and retesting.