Curable STDs - Infections

Lymphogranuleum venereum III

Lymph nodes in the groin (inguinal lymph nodes) Later symptoms of LGV: Top: Swelling of lymph nodes in the groin Right: Photo of ruptured lymph node

6. How is it treated?
 LGV can be successfully treated with antibiotics. All partners with whom the infected person has had sexual contact in last 30 – 60 days should be notified, tested and, if necessary, treated. Left untreated, the disease will simply get worse. In serious cases, there may be disfiguring scars, and some surgical reconstruction may become necessary

7. How can it be prevented?
The best way to protect oneself from an infection with LGV and other sexually transmitted diseases is to avoid sexual contact with an infected person. However, since some infected people have no clearly visible symptoms and are unaware of their infection, it is advisable to follow the “safer sex guidelines” with every new sexual partner. That means, above all, the correct and consistent use of a condom.