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Summary of studies examining the route of gonorrhoea and chlamydia transmission to the anorectum in MSM
| Possible route of transmission | Anorectal gonorrhoea | Anorectal chlamydia |
|---|---|---|
| Oral infection passing through the gastrointestinal tract to the rectum | Nil | 73, 75, 76 |
| Receptive rimming (oral‐anal) | 30, 67 | 67, 72 |
| Receptive fisting | 67 | 67 |
| Receptive fingering | [30, 67] | 67, 72 |
| Receptive of dildos | 67 | 67 |
| Saliva use as a lubricate for anal sex | 30 | 72 |
