Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is caused by:: (A) Chlamydia trachomatis, (B) G. donovani, (C) Madura mycosis, (D) Herpes genitalis
Answer is A. Ans. a. Chlamydia trachomatisLGV is an invasive STD, caused by C. trachomatis Serovars L1, L2 and L3, characterized by:MC serotype by L2>L1, L3LGV serotypes are more invasive than others.Incidence is falling, Male: female=3.4:1Clinical features:Pain less Ulcer+Painful lymph nodes (Enlarged inguinal Lymph node called Bubo).Esthiomene (elephantiasis of vulva) rectal stricture, proctitis.Skin test positive - Frie test