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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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“Genital elephantiasis” is caused by
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The correct answer is  LYMPHOGRANULOMA - VENEREUM (Lymphogranuloma inguinale, poradenitis, climatic or tropical
bubo)
- Caused by chlamydia -trachomatis - L2 (Most commonly)
- Preferred site - regional lymphnodes
- Primary lesions - painless papulovesicular lesion ** on the external genitalia
- Women - hemorrhagic proctitis with regional lymphadenitis
- Late sequelae in women leading to rectal strictures and elephantiasis of the vulva (esthiomene)**
Chancroid or soft sore is caused by Haemophilus - ducryi “School of fish” or rail rod track” appearance
- Tender nonindurated irregular ulcers on the genitalia