Lymphogranuloma inguinale
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1A80
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1A80
Lymphogranuloma venereum, lymphogranulomatosis inguinalis, climatic bubo, fourth venereal disease.
Notifiable sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serotype L1-L3
Infection occurs through sexual intercourse.
After an incubation period of 1 to several weeks, skin changes occur in the area of the penis/vulva, cervix or portio.
With progression in 3 stages:
Stage I:
Stage II:
Stage III:
Stage II: Bubonic. After the appearance of the primary lesion, the inflammation spreads via the lymphatic system.
Elephantiasis genitoanorectalis ulcerosa and anorectal symtomal complex, abscesses, fistulas, strictures.
Use of condoms.
Good prognosis with early therapy (stages I and II). With pronounced stage III, residuals remain with fibrosis, elephanitasis genitalis and anorectal symptom complex.
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