Lesson 17. Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) Table of ContentsLymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)ReferencesTables PDF ShareTablesTable 1. 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines: Diseases Characterized by Genital, Anal, or Perianal UlcersLymphogranuloma Venereum Recommended for Lymphogranuloma Venereum DoxycyclineDoxycyclineTradename:Doryx, Vibramycin100 mg orally twice daily for 21 days Alternative for Lymphogranuloma Venereum AzithromycinAzithromycinTradename:Zithromax1 g orally once weekly for 3 weeks**Because this regimen has not been validated, a test-of-cure with C. trachomatis NAAT 4 weeks after completion of treatment can be considered. Alternative for Lymphogranuloma Venereum Erythromycin baseErythromycin baseTradename:Eryc500 mg orally four times a day for 21 daysSource: Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. Diseases characterized by genital, anal, or perianal ulcers: lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021;70(No. RR-4):1-187. [2021 STI Treatment Guidelines] Share by e-mail From:Enter your e-mail address To: Enter the e-mail address of the recipient Your Message: Check-On-LearningQuestionsThe Check-on-Learning Questions are short and topic related. They are meant to help you stay on track throughout each lesson and check your understanding of key concepts.You must be signed in to customize your interaction with these questions.
