Herpes Simplex Viral Cytopathic Effect in Anorectal Cytology of a HIV Positive Homosexual Man Presented with Acute Proctitis
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The characteristic viral cytopathic effects of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in anorectal cytology specimens are rarely encountered. When present, if clinically asymptomatic, this could represent subclinical shedding of the HSV. Men who have sex with men (MSM) have especially higher rates of shedding HSV than the general population [1,2]. HSV-2-seropositive MSM has more frequent subclinical HSV-2 shedding predominantly from the perianal area and more frequent prodromal HSV-2 shedding [1]. The frequency of viral shedding is comparable in men and women [2]. In symptomatic patients the identification of HSV viral cytopathic effect on anorectal cytology will confirm the diagnosis of herpes proctitis.
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