Sexually Transmitted Diseases of the Colon Rectum and Anus: Anorectal Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men Who Have Sex with Men—Special Considerations for Clinicians

摘要

Men who have sex with men have special health-care issues and are at high risk for sexually transmitted infections. In managing their anorectal health it is important to modify the history and physical and handle patients in a nonjudgmental fashion. It is important to understand behavioral patterns including recreational drug use, unprotected sex, and HIV infection. Screening and counseling play important roles in effective management of these patients.