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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The clinical manifestation of LGV depends on the site of entry of the infectious organism (the sex contact site) and the stage of disease progression. Inoculation at the mucous lining of external sex organs (penis and vagina) can lead to the '''inguinal syndrome''' named after the formation of buboes or [[abscess]]es in the groin (inguinal) region where draining lymph nodes are located. The '''rectal syndrome''' arises if the infection takes place via the rectal mucosa (through anal sex) and is mainly characterized by [[proctocolitis]] symptoms. The '''pharyngeal syndrome''' is rare, starts after infection of pharyngeal tissue and buboes in the neck region can occur. | |||
==Common Symptoms== | ==Common Symptoms== | ||
Symptoms of LGV can begin a few days to a month after coming in contact with the bacteria. Symptoms include: | |||
* Small painless [[ulcer]] on the male genitalia or in the female genital tract | |||
* Swelling and redness of the skin in the [[groin]] area | |||
* Swollen groin [[lymph node]]s on one or both sides; it may also affect lymph nodes around the [[rectum]] in those who have anal intercourse | |||
* Drainage through the skin from lymph nodes in groin | |||
* Blood or [[pus]] from the rectum (blood in the stools) | |||
* Painful [[bowel]] movements ([[tenesmus]]) | |||
* Swelling of the [[labia]] | |||
The infection can cause [[diarrhea]] and lower abdominal pain. Women may develop abnormal connections called [[fistula]]s between the vagina and rectum. | |||
==Less Common Symptoms== | ==Less Common Symptoms== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
History
The clinical manifestation of LGV depends on the site of entry of the infectious organism (the sex contact site) and the stage of disease progression. Inoculation at the mucous lining of external sex organs (penis and vagina) can lead to the inguinal syndrome named after the formation of buboes or abscesses in the groin (inguinal) region where draining lymph nodes are located. The rectal syndrome arises if the infection takes place via the rectal mucosa (through anal sex) and is mainly characterized by proctocolitis symptoms. The pharyngeal syndrome is rare, starts after infection of pharyngeal tissue and buboes in the neck region can occur.
Common Symptoms
Symptoms of LGV can begin a few days to a month after coming in contact with the bacteria. Symptoms include:
- Small painless ulcer on the male genitalia or in the female genital tract
- Swelling and redness of the skin in the groin area
- Swollen groin lymph nodes on one or both sides; it may also affect lymph nodes around the rectum in those who have anal intercourse
- Drainage through the skin from lymph nodes in groin
- Blood or pus from the rectum (blood in the stools)
- Painful bowel movements (tenesmus)
- Swelling of the labia
The infection can cause diarrhea and lower abdominal pain. Women may develop abnormal connections called fistulas between the vagina and rectum.