A Special Edition Sexually Transmitted Diseases of the Auns and Rectum

Abstract

A special edition on sexually transmitted diseases (STD) of the anus and rectum was planned by a mediator to identify differences of STD among five specific institutes such as rural clinics, speciality coloproctological hospitals, and general hospitals. According to the data of national health care authorities and author's papers, STD has become prevalent among those in their 20s and 30s, especially young women.In general, recent STDs include gonococcal infection, genital Chlamydia infection, genital herpes, condyloma ac-cuminatum, syphilis, and AIDS. Although gonococcal infection and genital Chlamydia infection have been decreasing in number, genital herpes and condyloma accuminatum have been increasing steadily.The recent tendency of STD indicates higher prevalence among young women aged 15 to 20 then men, except for gonococcal infection. Further more, not only a single infection but also double or triple infections are characteristic. STD has extended not only to the genito-anal region but also the oral cavity and pharyngeal site, so the upper or lower digestive tract should be investigated hereafter.