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Sexually transmitted proctitis.

E Hamlyn1, C Taylor

  • 1Department of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, Caldecot Centre, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, UK. elizabeth.hamlyn@kingsch.nhs.uk

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|November 14, 2006
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) frequently cause rectal symptoms, necessitating their consideration in proctitis diagnosis. This review covers common STIs presenting with proctitis, including their causes, symptoms, and management.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Rectal symptoms are common presentations of various sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Recent outbreaks of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) underscore the importance of STIs in proctitis etiology, particularly in men who have sex with men (MSM).
  • Proctitis, or rectal inflammation, requires a thorough differential diagnosis to identify underlying causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causative organisms of sexually transmitted proctitis.
  • To outline the clinical features and diagnostic approaches for STIs presenting as proctitis.
  • To discuss the treatment strategies for sexually transmitted proctitis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common STIs causing proctitis.

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  • Analysis of clinical presentations and diagnostic methods.
  • Synthesis of current treatment guidelines for STIs affecting the rectum.

    • Main Results:

    • Common causative agents include Chlamydia trachomatis (including LGV), Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Treponema pallidum, and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV).
    • Symptoms may range from discharge and pain to more severe inflammation and systemic effects.
    • Diagnostic confirmation often involves nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs), serology, and direct visualization.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexually transmitted infections are a significant cause of proctitis, especially in specific populations.
    • Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment of STIs are crucial to prevent complications and transmission.
    • A high index of suspicion for STIs is necessary when evaluating patients with proctitis.