In addition, amebiasis can cause proctitis which increases the risk factor of [[HIV]] infection.<ref>http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/001139.htm</ref><ref>[http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470936_4 Medscape - New Look at "Gay Bowel Syndrome"]</ref> In 2006, the ''[[The Medical Journal of Australia]]'' reported the following: | In addition, amebiasis can cause proctitis which increases the risk factor of [[HIV]] infection.<ref>http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/001139.htm</ref><ref>[http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470936_4 Medscape - New Look at "Gay Bowel Syndrome"]</ref> In 2006, the ''[[The Medical Journal of Australia]]'' reported the following: |