Association between STI and child sexual exploitation in children under 16 years old attending sexual health clinics in England: findings from a case-control study.

Presentation with bacterial or protozoal STIs in children aged 13-15 years old at SHCs may be considered a potential marker for CSE. It would be prudent to consider CSE, indepth assessment and potential referral for any children under 16 years old presenting with a bacterial or protozoal STI.