Herpes Simplex Proctitis Mimicking Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a Teenaged Male

<div>Photos taken of the rectal mucosa during colonoscopy. (a) Erythema and friability of the rectal mucosa are present. Multiple ulcerated lesions are also evident. (b) Additional ulcerated lesions and mucopurulent exudates are present.</div>

Case Reports in Pediatrics

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Figure 1: Herpes Simplex Proctitis Mimicking Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a Teenaged Male 