Sexually transmitted and anorectal infectious diseases

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;42(4):877-92. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2013.09.003. Epub 2013 Oct 18.

Abstract

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common and they can involve the anus and rectum in both men and women. In this article, the main bacterial and viral STDs that affect the anus and rectum are discussed, including their prevalence, presentation, and treatment.

Keywords: Anorectal; Infection; Sexually transmitted disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Anus Diseases / microbiology
  • Anus Diseases / therapy
  • Chancroid / diagnosis
  • Chancroid / therapy
  • Condylomata Acuminata / diagnosis
  • Condylomata Acuminata / therapy
  • Female
  • Gonorrhea / diagnosis
  • Gonorrhea / therapy
  • Granuloma Inguinale / diagnosis
  • Granuloma Inguinale / therapy
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis
  • HIV Infections / therapy
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
  • Herpes Simplex / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum / diagnosis
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum / therapy
  • Male
  • Papillomavirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Papillomavirus Infections / therapy
  • Proctitis / diagnosis*
  • Proctitis / microbiology
  • Proctitis / therapy
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / microbiology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / therapy
  • Syphilis / diagnosis
  • Syphilis / therapy