Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Adult HIV-Infected Patients-Is Sexually Transmitted Infections Misdiagnosis Possible?

We recommend HIV testing for every MSM with IBD suspicion. Moreover, STIs testing should be performed in every IBD patient with colorectal inflammation, using molecular and serological methods. Persons who reported unprotected receptive anal intercourse seem to have the biggest risk of STI-associated proctitis or proctocolitis mimicking IBD.