“Genital elephantiasis” is caused by
Correct Answer: Lymphogranuloma venereum
Description: (Lymphogranuloma venereum) (428-A7th)LYMPHOGRANULOMA - VENEREUM (Lymphogranuloma inguinale, poradenitis, climatic or tropical bubo)- Caused by chlamydia -trachomatis - L2 (Most commonly)- Preferred site - regional lymphnodes- Primary lesions - painless papulovesicular lesion ** on the external genitalia- Women - hemorrhagic proctitis with regional lymphadenitis- Late sequelae in women leading to rectal strictures and elephantiasis of the vulva (esthiomene)**Chancroid or soft sore is caused by Haemophilus - ducryi "School of fish" or rail rod track" appearance- Tender nonindurated irregular ulcers on the genitalia
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