Proctitis: An Approach to the Symptomatic Patient.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.002.
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Abstract
Proctitis is an inflammatory condition of the distal rectum that can be associated with common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. For persons presenting with ulcerative findings on examination, in addition to syphilis, Mpox, lymphogranuloma venereum, and herpes simplex virus should be in the differential. Providers should also be aware that there are evolving data to support a role for Mycoplasma genitalium in proctitis. Performing a comprehensive history, clinical evaluation including anoscopy, and rectal nucleic amplification STI testing may be useful in identifying the cause of proctitis and targeting treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Syphilis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum
- Proctitis