Nonviral Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Abstract

This article provides a practical overview for the management of nonviral sexually transmitted diseases affecting the perianal and anorectal regions. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of syphilis, gonorrhea, chancroid, donovanosis, and lymphogranuloma venereum are individually addressed.

Keywords

anorectal - syphilis - gonorrhea - chancroid - donovanosis - lymphogranuloma venereum - sexually transmitted disease

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