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It is characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin area, headache, fever, and malaise. Treatment is by antibiotics, usually tetracyclines. Also called lymphopathia venereum.A sexually transmitted disease caused by the Chlamydia species that causes reddened, painless erosions of the genitals and rectum, followed by lymph node enlargement and fistulous tracts, obstructions, and infection of the perirectal lymph nodes.A sexually transmitted disease (infection) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Causes a variety of genital and other symptoms.One of the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); caused by specific types of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) occurs when these strains of bacteria invade and reproduce in the lymph nodes. This STD occurs mostly in tropical and subtropical areas; it is rare in the United States.A venereal disease that is caused by a virus and is most common in tropical regions. An initial lesion on the genitals is followed by swelling and inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin; the lymph vessels in the genital region may become blocked, causing thickening of the skin of that area. Early treatment with sulfonamides or tetracyclines is usually effective.A sexually transmitted disease, affecting about 300 patients per year in the U.S., caused by Chlamydia species. It has an incubation period of about 3 to 30 days. Its hallmarks are a painless, red erosion on the genitals or rectum, followed 1 to 2 weeks later by inguinal lymph node enlargement (historically called \u201cbuboes\u201d). These may cause fistulous tracts or obstruct lymphatic channels if the infection is left untreated. Perirectal lymph nodes may scar and produce late rectal obstruction. Tetracyclines cure the disease in its initial stages but do not resolve complications brought on by scarring or lymphatic obstruction.An infection resulting from the transmission of chlamydia through sexual contact; it is most prevalent in tropical regions.The initial indication of lymphogranuloma venereum might manifest as a minor blister on the genital area, which typically heals within a short span. Additional symptoms can encompass fever, headaches, muscle and joint discomfort, along with the appearance of a rash. Painful swelling and inflammation of lymph nodes, particularly in the groin, are common. Abscesses could potentially form, and enduring skin ulcers may emerge over the affected nodes. The recommended approach for addressing this condition involves the use of antibiotic medications."}