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Symptoms of LGV can begin a few days to a month after coming in contact with the bacteria. Symptoms include: | Symptoms of LGV can begin a few days to a month after coming in contact with the bacteria. Symptoms include: | ||
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The infection can cause [[diarrhea]] and lower abdominal pain. Women may develop abnormal connections called [[fistula]]s between the vagina and rectum. | The infection can cause [[diarrhea]] and lower abdominal pain. Women may develop abnormal connections called [[fistula]]s between the vagina and rectum. | ||
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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.