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

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to identify enteric and sexually acquired rectal pathogens, other than chlamydia and gonorrhea, associated with symptomatic proctitis in men who have sex with men (MSM).

Methods

Anorectal swab samples were obtained from MSM presenting with rectal symptoms and a clinical diagnosis of proctitis at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre between January 2017 and March 2019. Samples that tested positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis were excluded. As a comparison group, anorectal samples were also obtained from MSM not reporting symptoms of proctitis between November 2018 and February 2019. Samples from both groups were tested for 15 viral, bacterial, and protozoal enteric pathogens using polymerase chain reaction.

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SUBMITTER: Chow EPF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8521645 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature