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proctitis

Term ID
DOID:3127
Synonyms
  • ulcerative proctitis
Definition
A rectal disease that involves inflammation of the rectal mucosa, which results from infection, inflammatory bowel disease, or radiation. Sexually transmitted pathogens (Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, Treponema pallidum) and enteric pathogens (Campylobacter, Shigella, Salmonella) are involved in the disease. Symptoms are rectal discomfort and bleeding. (2)
References
  • ICD10CM:K62.89
  • MESH:D011349
  • NCI:C38011
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:266534007
  • UMLS_CUI:C0033246
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:3127 )
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