Proctogenic Sexually Transmitted Diseases-from the Gynecological Viewpoint

Abstract

Proctogenic sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are outlined from the standpoint of gynecological management. Brief accounts, diagnosis and treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis, amebiasis, syphilis, genital herpes, and genital warts are given. These pathogens can cause proctitis or proctocolitis in persons who participate in receptive anal intercourse. Treating one of these STDs, strong consideration should be given to the probability of other STDs. Especially in patients co-infected with HIV, the clinical course of the original STD is sometimes deteriorated.