MSM have a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the rectal region, with N. gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis the most common pathogens responsible for these infections. These ...

Credit: Shutterstock. ASCC is rare but cases have increased over the past 3 decades. The main cause of ASCC is high-risk HPV, specifically HPV16. Researchers found that the HPV vaccine is effective ...

No one wants to hear that they’ve contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Having one can mean discomfort, inconvenience, potential embarrassment and often requires putting intimacy on hold ...

Longitudinal sexually transmitted enteric infection sampling was feasible and acceptable among GBMSM. Read more.

Rising antimicrobial resistance and administration challenges for standard therapy make new treatment options for gonorrhea a public health priority. In a randomized trial, investigational oral ...

Condoms play a significant role in HIV and STI prevention. Condoms have been shown to reduce HIV infection by approximately 70% in MSM. 12 The female condom can also be used by MSM as an alternative ...

Anal douching involves flushing out the rectum with water or another liquid, sometimes before and after anal sex. Knowing how to douche as safely as possible can help to reduce potential risks. Anal ...

One of the primary differences between anal and rectal cancer is what causes them. Anal cancers are strongly associated with HPV and HIV infections, while rectal cancers are often linked to genetic ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria is often found in the skin folds. Less commonly, this includes the buttocks. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a ...

Dr. Vivian De Oliveira Rodrigues Gama (Medicine): A 31-year-old man was admitted to this hospital because of perianal and penile ulcers, rectal pain, and vesiculopustular rash. The patient had been in ...