Gyne

Question 1

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is caused by what?

Answer 1

Chlamydia trachomatis

Question 2

3 stage of LGV infection:

Answer 2

Typically infection comprises of three stages

stage 1: small painless pustule which later forms a painless ulcer

stage 2: painful inguinal lymphadenopathy

stage 3: proctocolitis

Question 3

LGV treatment:

Answer 3

LGV is treated using doxycycline.

Question 4

LGV risk factors:

Answer 4

• men who have sex with men
• the majority of patients who present in developed countries have HIV
• historically was seen more in the tropics

Question 5

The classic triad of oral ulcers, genital ulcers and uveitis. Venous thromboembolism is also seen.

• condition?

Answer 5

Behcet’s

Question 6

Chancroid summary

Answer 6

Chancroid is a tropical disease caused by Haemophilus ducreyi. It causes painful genital ulcers associated with unilateral, painful inguinal lymph node enlargement. The ulcers typically have a sharply defined, ragged, undermined border.