2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0101-98802007000200017
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Linfogranuloma venério: aumento na incidência sugere surto mundial da doença

Abstract: RESUMO: O Linfogranuloma venéreo (LGV) é uma doença sexualmente transmissível (DST) causada pelos sorotipos L1, L2 ou L3 da bactéria intracelular Chlamydia trachomatis. Possui caráter endêmico em partes da África, Ásia, América do Sul e Caribe, e é rara em países industrializados. No entanto, vários casos foram diagnosticados em homossexuais masculinos, na Holanda, e desde 2004, essa doença vem sendo notificada por outros países da Europa, da América do Norte e Austrália. Esse aumento da incidência tem caracte… Show more

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“…When the samples test positive for chlamydia, the L-strains that produce the venereal lymphogranuloma should be analyzed 8 . The proctitis caused by this agent presents increased incidence in western countries, especially among MSM who are positive for HIV 10,11 . The polymerase chain reaction (PCr) in the rectal biopsy detects the Chlamydia DNA, which cannot be identified in the discharge collected with a swab 4 .…”
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“…When the samples test positive for chlamydia, the L-strains that produce the venereal lymphogranuloma should be analyzed 8 . The proctitis caused by this agent presents increased incidence in western countries, especially among MSM who are positive for HIV 10,11 . The polymerase chain reaction (PCr) in the rectal biopsy detects the Chlamydia DNA, which cannot be identified in the discharge collected with a swab 4 .…”
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“…Symptoms are more intense and macroscopic and histopathological fea-tures are similar to those observed in Crohn's disease 4 . Treatment is based on 100 mg doxycycline twice a day, for 21 days 8,11 .…”
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