| Lymphogranuloma venereum in North America: case reports and an update for gastroenterologists. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16616352 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: In 2003, a sharp increase in cases of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis in men who have sex with men was reported in Europe and, recently, cases of LGV have been reported in North America. METHODS: We reviewed 3 cases of LGV proctitis recently diagnosed in Canada. RESULTS: All 3 cases occurred in men who had sex with men; 2 of the patients had human immunodeficiency virus infection and 1 subsequently seroconverted. A delay in diagnosis occurred in all 3 patients: 2 patients were misdiagnosed initially with inflammatory bowel disease and 1 patient was treated as a case of non-LGV C trachomatis. CONCLUSIONS: Given the recent outbreak, gastroenterologists in Europe and North America need to be familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of LGV because it mimics inflammatory bowel disease endoscopically and histologically. |
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Authors:
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Jill Tinmouth; Anita Rachlis; Trevor Wesson; Eugene Hsieh |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association Volume: 4 ISSN: 1542-3565 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. Publication Date: 2006 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-04-17 Completed Date: 2006-06-28 Revised Date: 2006-09-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101160775 Medline TA: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 469-73 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Gastroenterology, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada. jill.tinmouth@sw.ca |
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Canada Doxycycline / therapeutic use Homosexuality, Male Humans Lymphogranuloma Venereum / diagnosis*, drug therapy Male Proctitis / microbiology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 564-25-0/Doxycycline |
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