STD-lymphogranuloma venereum(LGV)

Question 1

Lymphogranuloma venereum etiology

Answer 1

is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis

Question 2

Lymphogranuloma
venereum pathogenesis and clinical presentation

Answer 2

The initial lesion is a painless ulcer:
A painless vesiculopustular eruption, usually on the vulva, spontaneously
heals. This is replaced within a few weeks by perirectal adenopathy that
can lead to abscesses and fistula formation.
* The classic clinical lesion is a double genitocrural fold, the “groove sign

Question 3

Lymphogranuloma
venereum diagnosis

Answer 3

A positive culture of pus aspirated from a lymph node confirms the
diagnosis

Question 4

Lymphogranuloma
venereum Management:

Answer 4

Oral doxycycline or erythromycin for three weeks