Lymphogranuloma Venereum (Noun)
Meaning
Infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause significant morbidity if left untreated.
- The patient was diagnosed with lymphogranuloma venereum after presenting with painful genital lesions and swollen lymph nodes in the groin.
- Lymphogranuloma venereum is typically caused by the L1, L2, or L3 serovar of Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Untreated lymphogranuloma venereum can lead to complications such as proctitis, urethral stricture, and lymphedema.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend azithromycin or doxycycline as first-line treatments for lymphogranuloma venereum.