It can also lead to genital abscesses. Occasionally, LGV can cause symptoms in the joints, lungs, and liver. If you have anal sex, there may be mucous discharge and bleeding from your anus. LGV is passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an exchange of body fluids.
You can also get LGV by sharing sex toys. If you treat LGV early, there are usually no other health problems. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications including:. The diagnosis of LGV can be complicated and is based on symptoms, an exam of any sores or swelling, and a sexual history. Testing is usually done with a swab and a blood sample. LGV is treated with prescription antibiotics.
It is important to take all your medications as directed. Spread of the bacteria throughout the body can occasionally lead to reactive arthritis. Although there has been an increase in the number of cases, there has not been a high rate of these complications in MSM. Chlamydia is diagnosed by checking a urine sample or taking swabs from affected areas, such as the rectum, urethra, vagina or throat.
If you test positive for chlamydia and have LGV-type symptoms, you will have a specialised test to clarify whether the infection is LGV rather than another type of chlamydia.
Most cases of LGV can be treated using a day course of the oral antibiotic doxycycline. There are other antibiotics that will work against LGV if this is not suitable for some reason, but there are few interactions between doxycycline and anti-HIV drugs. Your symptoms should improve in one to two weeks after starting treatment, but it may take longer if you have had the infection for some time. It is important that you do not have sex if you have LGV, or any other sexually transmitted infection, until follow-up tests confirm that you no longer have the infection.
Sexual partners who may have been at risk of infection should also, if possible, be identified, tested and treated. It is possible to become infected with LGV again after being successfully treated. To avoid this, make sure any of your sexual partners have also been treated. Condoms , used properly and consistently, can prevent infection with LGV and many other sexually transmitted infections.
Sexual health. Primary tabs View active tab Preview. Selina Corkery. November Key points LGV is a form of chlamydia. Tests for chlamydia also detect LGV. It is often diagnosed at the same time as another sexually transmitted infection or blood-borne disease.
LGV is treated with a course of antibiotics. The latest news and research on sexual health. Glossary lymphogranuloma venereum LGV A sexually transmitted infection that can have serious consequences if left untreated. Next review date. Editorial team. Lymphogranuloma venereum.
Lymphogranuloma venereum LGV is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection. LGV is more common in men than women. The main risk factor is being HIV-positive. Symptoms include: Drainage through the skin from lymph nodes in the groin Painful bowel movements tenesmus Small painless sore on the male genitals or in the female genital tract Swelling and redness of the skin in the groin area Swelling of the labia in women Swollen groin lymph nodes on one or both sides; it may also affect lymph nodes around the rectum in people who have anal intercourse Blood or pus from the rectum blood in the stools.
Exams and Tests. A physical exam may show: An oozing, abnormal connection fistula in the rectal area A sore on the genitals Drainage through the skin from lymph nodes in the groin Swelling of the vulva or labia in women Swollen lymph nodes in the groin inguinal lymphadenopathy Tests may include: Biopsy of the lymph node Blood test for the bacteria that causes LGV Laboratory test to detect chlamydia.
LGV is treated with antibiotics, including doxycycline and erythromycin. Outlook Prognosis. With treatment, the outlook is good and complete recovery can be expected. Possible Complications.
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