Vol. 38 No. 6 (2021): Diciembre
Short Communication

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

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  • Andrea Cordova,
  • Rodrigo Quera,
  • Luis Contreras,
  • Paolo Catalán,
  • Felipe Quezada,
  • Javier Tinoco
Andrea Cordova
Clinica Universidad de los Andes
Rodrigo Quera
Clinica Universidad de los Andes
Luis Contreras
Clinica Universidad de los Andes
Paolo Catalán
Clinica Universidad de los Andes
Felipe Quezada
Clinica Universidad de los Andes
Javier Tinoco
Clinica Universidad de los Andes

Published 2022-01-24

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Cordova A, Quera R, Contreras L, Catalán P, Quezada F, Tinoco J. Infectious proctitis and perianal disease: a gaze beyond inflammatory bowel disease. Rev. Chilena. Infectol. [Internet]. 2022 Jan. 24 [cited 2025 Nov. 25];38(6). Available from: https://revinf.cl/index.php/revinf/article/view/1082

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Abstract

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.

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