Infectious proctitis and perianal disease: a gaze beyond inflammatory bowel disease

Infectious proctitis by sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in incidence and should be considered in homosexual patients with rectal symptoms. In this case, we show a patient with proctitis and perianal disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis that could be diagnosed as another anorectal dis...

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Published in:	Revista chilena de infectología Vol. 38; no. 6; p. 820
Main Authors:	Córdova, Andrea, Quera, Rodrigo, Contreras, Luis, Catalán, Paolo, Quezada, Felipe, Tinoco, Javier
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Chile 01-12-2021
Subjects:	Chlamydia trachomatis Humans Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - complications Intraabdominal Infections Proctitis - diagnosis Proctitis - drug therapy Proctitis - etiology Sexually Transmitted Diseases - diagnosis
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Summary:	Infectious proctitis by sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in incidence and should be considered in homosexual patients with rectal symptoms. In this case, we show a patient with proctitis and perianal disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis that could be diagnosed as another anorectal disease such as inflammatory bowel disease if the clinical history is not taken into account. A high level of suspicion is crucial, in order to avoid an incorrect diagnosis, delayed antibiotic therapy and the development of complications.
ISSN:	0717-6341