&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) in the Philippines: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/lgv-lymphogranuloma-venereum-treatment-in-manila-philippines&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is a lesser-known but serious &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/most-common-sexually-transmitted-infections-in-the-philippines&quot;&gt;sexually transmitted infection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (STI) caused by specific strains of &lt;em&gt;Chlamydia trachomatis&lt;/em&gt; (L1, L2, and L3). Though rare, LGV has been increasingly detected in sexually active individuals, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM) and people living with HIV.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/lymphogranuloma-venereum-lgv&quot;&gt;LGV&lt;/a&gt; progresses in three stages, beginning with small, painless genital sores and escalating to painful lymph node swelling, rectal inflammation, and&amp;mdash;if left untreated&amp;mdash;chronic complications such as anal fistulas, strictures, and infertility.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Are the Symptoms of LGV?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Symptoms usually appear 3 to 30 days after exposure and may vary depending on the stage:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stage 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Small fluid-filled blisters or ulcers on the genitals or rectum that often go unnoticed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stage 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Painful, swollen lymph nodes (buboes), fever, fatigue, rectal bleeding, discharge, and proctitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stage 3:&lt;/strong&gt; Chronic complications like abscesses, genital disfigurement, and rectal strictures, if not treated early.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s important to know that many LGV infections go unnoticed until complications develop&amp;mdash;especially in people with receptive anal sex or those unaware of their exposure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Is LGV Transmitted?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;LGV is transmitted through &lt;strong&gt;anal, vaginal, or oral sex&lt;/strong&gt;, especially when there is direct contact with infected lesions or bodily fluids. The risk increases with unprotected sex, multiple partners, or co-infection with other STIs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diagnosis and Testing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Early detection is critical. Your doctor may recommend:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test)&lt;/strong&gt;: A swab from the affected area (usually rectum, urethra, or cervix).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blood tests&lt;/strong&gt; to check for &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/chlamydia-in-the-philippines-symptoms-testing-and-treatment&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; antibodies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Physical exam&lt;/strong&gt; and medical history to assess risk and symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;ve had unprotected sex, especially with a partner whose STI status is unknown, it&amp;rsquo;s wise to get tested at a reputable sexual health clinic.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Tested at PULSE Clinic Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;PULSE Clinic Philippines offers &lt;strong&gt;confidential LGV screening and treatment&lt;/strong&gt; using the latest diagnostic tools. Our experienced medical team provides:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Rapid, same-day appointments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Expert STI consultation and screening&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Discreet, judgment-free care&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Customized treatment plans&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;We also test for other STIs commonly co-infected with LGV, such as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and hepatitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re experiencing symptoms or think you may have been exposed to LGV, don&amp;rsquo;t wait.&lt;br /&gt;Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing complications and protecting your long-term health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention starts here. Your health deserves the best.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Please email us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;or chat with us on your preferred platforms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66842262569&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment for LGV&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;LGV is &lt;strong&gt;curable with antibiotics&lt;/strong&gt;, usually &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/doxypep-philippines&quot;&gt;doxycycline&lt;/a&gt; 100 mg twice a day for 21 days&lt;/strong&gt;. Alternative antibiotics like azithromycin may be prescribed depending on individual health status or allergies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;In advanced cases with swollen lymph nodes (buboes), your doctor may perform fine-needle aspiration to drain pus and reduce pain. Completing the full course of antibiotics is crucial to prevent complications and reinfection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention Tips&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Always use condoms or dental dams during sex.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Limit the number of sexual partners and avoid anonymous encounters.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/std-testing&quot;&gt;Get tested regularly for STIs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, especially if you&amp;rsquo;re sexually active or in a high-risk group.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Inform your recent sexual partners if diagnosed so they can get tested and treated.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/lymphogranuloma-venereum-lgv&quot;&gt;Lymphogranuloma venereum&lt;/a&gt; (LGV) may be uncommon, but its impact can be severe if left untreated. Symptoms can escalate from painless blisters to serious complications affecting your rectum, lymph nodes, and reproductive system. The good news? Early diagnosis and timely treatment with antibiotics can ensure full recovery and prevent long-term damage. If you&amp;rsquo;ve had unprotected sex or experience any symptoms of LGV, don&amp;rsquo;t delay.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Visit &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; for accurate testing, expert treatment, and discreet, compassionate care&amp;mdash;because your sexual health deserves urgent attention and professional support.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re experiencing symptoms or think you may have been exposed to LGV, don&amp;rsquo;t wait.&lt;br /&gt;Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing complications and protecting your long-term health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention starts here. Your health deserves the best.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Please email us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;or chat with us on your preferred platforms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66842262569&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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