What Are The Symptoms of Lymphogranuloma Venereum?

Question: What Are The Symptoms of Lymphogranuloma Venereum?

Answer:

The first stage of Lymphogranuloma venereum infection (approximately 1 to 2 weeks after exposure to the virus):

• A small bump, or papule, that may become ulcerated.
  These sores normally heal on their own within a few days.

The second stage of LGV infection (approximately 2 to 6 weeks after stage 1):

• Everyone
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Fever
  • Pain
  • Urethritis (rare)
    
• MSM and others who practice receptive anal sex
  • Bleeding during sex
  • Rectal itching
  • Rectal discharge

The third stage of LGV infection (approximately 5 to 10 years after untreated infection):

• Lymphatic system damage
• Fistula
• Genital lymphedema and other local tissue swelling

_Source:

McLean CA, Stoner BP, Workowski KA. "Treatment of lymphogranuloma venereum." Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Apr 1;44 Suppl 3:S147-52.

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