Chapter 173 - Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Question 1

TABLE 173-2
Treatment of Lymphogranuloma Venereum

First-line

Answer 1

Oral doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 3 weeks

Question 2

TABLE 173-2
Treatment of Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Second-line

Answer 2

Oral azithromycin 1 to 1.5 g once weekly for 3 weeks

Question 3

TABLE 173-2
Treatment of Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Third-line

Answer 3

Oral erythromycin 500 mg 4 times daily for 3 weeks