Sexually transmitted proctitis, a prevalent concern among men who have sex with men (MSM) is frequently caused by a range of pathogens, including herpes simplex virus (HSV), Neisseria gonorrhoeae and ...

Examination of the perianal area was unremarkable. Proctoscopy showed evidence of non-ulcerative proctitis. Microscopy for Gram stain showed pus cells plus extracellular Gram-negative diplococci. The ...

The extent of inflammation varies widely from proctitis to extensive colitis with continuous lesions. At the time of diagnosis, 25–55% of patients with ulcerative colitis present with ulcerative ...