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Pts should undergo anoscopy to examine the rectal mucosa and exudates and to obtain specimens for diagnosis.

Treatment: Proctitis, Proctocolitis, Enterocolitis, Enteritis

  • Pending test results, pts should receive empirical treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydial infection with ceftriaxone (250 mg IM once) followed by doxycycline (100 mg bid for 7 days); therapy for syphilis or herpes should be given as indicated.
  • If LGV proctitis is proven or suspected, doxycycline (100 mg PO bid for 21 days) should be given.

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Section 7. Infectious Diseases