Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
Primary LGV:
• Genital LGV: Painless genital papule, pustule, ulcer or erosion, Urethral/cervical mucopurulent discharge
• Anorectal LGV: Proctitis (Rectal bleeding, Rectal pain, Tenesmus), Altered bowel habits - Constipation
Secondary LGV:
• Genital LCV: Unilateral painful lymph node enlargement, Lymph node abscess, Buboes
• Anorectal LGV: Lower abdominal pain, Low back pain, Proctitis
• Both: Constitutional symptoms (Malaise, fever, chills), Myalgias, Arthralgias, Pneumonitis, Hepatitis
Tertiary LGV:
• Genital LGV: Genital elephantiasis
• Anorectal LGV: Lymphorroids, Fistulas, Colonic stricture, Megacolon, Chronic pelvic pain
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