Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
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Chlamydia trachomatis L1, 2, 3
Relatively rare, increased MSM in Europe and USA
Primary: small transient painless genital ulcer or proctitis
Secondary: latent period... LN, proctitis, fever, rigors, weight loss
Tertiary: Fistula, lymphoedema, rectal stricture
Culture
Serology
PCR
14 days either doxycycline, tetracycline, erythromycin, azithromycin