Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV; also known as climatic bubo, [1] Durand–Nicolas–Favre disease, [1] poradenitis inguinale, [1] lymphogranuloma inguinale, and strumous bubo) [1] is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the invasive serovars L1, L2, L2a, L2b, or L3 of Chlamydia trachomatis. [2]

Sep 17, 2019 · Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by specific strains (serovars L1, L2, and L3) of the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.

LGV is caused by C. trachomatis serovars L1, L2, or L3 (539, 540). LGV can cause severe inflammation and invasive infection, in contrast with C. trachomatis serovars A—K that cause mild or asymptomatic infection. Clinical manifestations …

Sep 24, 2024 · Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) has traditionally been described as genital ulcer disease caused by the L1, L2, and L3 biovars of Chlamydia trachomatis [1], which are found most frequently in resource-limited tropical and subtropical areas of the world [2].

Jan 21, 2024 · Secondary LGV typically causes painful, swollen lymph glands, also known as buboes, in the groin area (inguinal lymphadenopathy or femoral lymphadenopathy). One or both sides of the body may be affected. In some cases, the …

Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It causes painful, swollen lymph nodes in the groin and sometimes infection of the rectum. Lymphogranuloma venereum starts as a small, often unnoticed blister that quickly heals, then causes the lymph nodes to swell and become tender.

Lymphogranuloma venereum: diagnostic and treatment challenges. Infection and Drug Resistance. 2015;8:39-47. doi:10.2147/IDR.S57540.

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a disease caused by 3 unique strains of Chlamydia trachomatis and characterized by a small, often asymptomatic skin lesion, followed by regional lymphadenopathy in the groin or pelvis. Alternatively, if acquired by anal sex, it …

Enlarged lymph nodes, or buboes, may spontaneously rupture. Patients with rectal exposure may present with rectal pain, drainage, and tenesmus due to proctocolitis, which may be mistaken for inflammatory bowel disease.

Hard tender masses (buboes) arise in the inguinal area at this stage and are characteristic of the disease. As the disease progresses untreated, extensive scarring in the rectal area may require surgery to enable normal bowel movements.