title: Sexually transmitted enteric and rectal infections in homosexual men.
abstract: Intestinal infections represent a major health problem in homosexual men. The spectrum of potential pathogens includes classic sexually transmitted pathogens, enteric bacterial and protozoan pathogens, and a wide range of opportunistic infections seen in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. Diagnosis and treatment of these infections must be comprehensive, including a full microbiologic evaluation, assessment of the immuno-competence of the patient, and repeat examination following completion of therapy.
authors.affiliation: Academic Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, Middlesex Hospital Medical School, London, England.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Rompalo
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Quinn
mesh_terms: D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007421:Intestine, Small; D008297:Male; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases