Lymphogranuloma venereum or LGV is a sexually transmitted
disease (STD) in men and women caused by Chlamydia. Initial signs
of infection may be a painless, red erosion on the genitalia followed by inguinal
(groin) lymph node enlargement (lymphadenopathy). The lymph node enlargement is called
buboes, these can cause obstruction of the lymphatic vessels in the area and scarring of
the female abdominopelvic organs. In the female this scarring can cause sterility, a
fertilized egg will not be able to implant thus inhibiting pregnancy. In the male, the
testicles and scrotum may swell causing tenderness and
pain.
A high percentage of men and women have no initial
symptoms and only realize they are ill when the lymph glands in the groin start to
swell. Treatment is antibiotic therapy.
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