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LYMPHOGRANULOMA VENEREUM
LYMPHOGRANULOMA VENEREUM (LGV)
How You Get It (Exposure):
LGV is transmitted in the same way as Chlamydia, through unprotected oral or anal sex or other sexual contact.

Warning Signs (Symptoms):

Symptoms are widespread and often confused with other ailments. Not to mention it may take up to 30 days for them to appear. This makes it difficult for those infected to determine if they may have the STD. The long incubation time may also increase the chances of transmission since some may think that they are healthy. Symptoms include: flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph glands in the groin area, irritable bowel syndrome, lesions on your penis, lesions on the inside of your urethra, severe gastrointestinal distress, and long-term exposure can cause permanent bowel disfunction.

Getting Checked Out (Diagnosis) / Treatment:
If you suspect you may have LGV or have had sexual contact with someone who has, consult your medical professional. LGV can be treated using tetracycline or sulfamethoxazole.

If Left Untreated:
Lymphogranuloma Venereum can be spread as long as an infected person has a open or active lesion and contracting it can increase your chances of contracting HIV due to exposed and open lesions.

Prevention:
According the New York State Health Department there are a few easy ways you can protect yourself and prevent the spread of this new danger:

- Limit your number of sex partners.

- Use a male or female condom. Learn how to use a condom.

- Carefully wash genitals after sexual relations.

- If you think you are infected, avoid any sexual contact and visit your local STD clinic, a hospital or your doctor.

- Notify all sexual contacts immediately so they can obtain examination and treatment.

Prevalence:
LGV has become a global phenomenon and not in a good sense. Reports are increasing in heavily gay populated areas in the United States and Europe .


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