Lymphogranuloma Venereum
by Emily Morris
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a chronic (long-term) infection of the lymphatic system. It is caused by any of three different types (serovars) of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Its a bacterial so it can be cured with antibiotics.
symptoms for males:
Drainage through the skin from lymph nodes in the groin
Painful bowel movements
Small painless sore on the male genitals or in the female genital tract
Swelling and redness of the skin in the groin area
Blood or pus from the rectum
symptoms for women:
all of the above but also Swelling of the labia
Complications:
Brain inflammation
Infections in the joints, eyes, heart, or liver
Long-term inflammation and swelling of the genitals
Scarring and narrowing of the rectum
Genital elephantiasis