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Iqbal S, Knipe H, Anusitis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://radiopaedia.org/articles/89213?iframe=true
Anusitis is inflammation of the anal canal lining.
Anusitis should not be confused with proctitis, which is distinguished as inflammation of rectal mucosa.
Anusitis is associated with diet, in particular excess intake of coffee, cola, beer, citrus, spices, and/or hot sauce. It may also occur secondary to chronic radiation proctitis, ulcerative colitis, and sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. gonorrhea, human papillomavirus infections) 1.
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1. Marcelle Meseeha, Maximos Attia. Proctitis And Anusitis. (2020) Pubmed
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2. Workowski K, Workowski BG, Workowski , Workowski. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. (2015) MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports. doi: - Pubmed
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3. Cafaro D, Cafaro OL, Cafaro D3, Cafaro AG, Cafaro. Combination therapy with symbiotics and local anti-inflammatories for red anusitis. (2007) Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica. doi: - Pubmed
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