title: Sexually transmitted and anorectal infectious diseases.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Molly M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Cone
authors.forename: Charles B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Whitlow
mesh_terms: D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D002602:Chancroid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006100:Granuloma Inguinale / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008219:Lymphogranuloma Venereum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011349:Proctitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Anorectal; Infection; Sexually transmitted disease