Nonclassical Pathogens as Causative Agents of Proctitis in Men who Have Sex With Men.

Eric Pui Fung ChowDarren LeeStephanie BondChristopher K FairleyKate MaddafordRebecca WiganGlenda FehlerSigrid A LangeVesna De PetraMelanie BissessorCatriona S BradshawBenjamin P HowdenJane S HockingDeborah A WilliamsonMarcus Y Chen

Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2021)

Testing for T. pallidum, Shigella, and HSV should be considered in MSM presenting with symptomatic proctitis. These data provide support for M. genitalium as a significant cause of proctitis. A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation is required for MSM with proctitis.

Keyphrases

men who have sex with men
hiv testing
hiv positive
gram negative
antimicrobial resistance
hiv infected
clinical evaluation