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.
Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Anus Diseases / diagnosis
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Anus Diseases / microbiology
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Anus Diseases / therapy
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Chancroid / diagnosis
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Chancroid / therapy
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Condylomata Acuminata / diagnosis
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Condylomata Acuminata / therapy
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Female
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Gonorrhea / diagnosis
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Gonorrhea / therapy
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Granuloma Inguinale / diagnosis
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Granuloma Inguinale / therapy
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HIV Infections / diagnosis
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HIV Infections / therapy
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Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
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Herpes Simplex / therapy
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Humans
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Lymphogranuloma Venereum / diagnosis
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Lymphogranuloma Venereum / therapy
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Male
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Papillomavirus Infections / diagnosis
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Papillomavirus Infections / therapy
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Proctitis / diagnosis*
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Proctitis / microbiology
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Proctitis / therapy
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Sexual Behavior*
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / diagnosis*
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / microbiology
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / therapy
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Syphilis / diagnosis
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Syphilis / therapy