Definition:
Nicholas-favre disease, also known as lymphogranuloma venereum, is a sexually transmitted disease characterized by genital ulcers. It can affect the lymph nodes and cause serious problems in the bloodstream.
Diagnosis:
Diagnostic tests for the disease include serological examinations as well as needle biopsy to study the ulcers.
Treatment:
Nicholas-favre disease can be treated with antibiotic therapies such as tetracycline and doxicycline.
Symptoms and Signs:
The signs that indicate the onset of the disease are ulcers that develop in the male and female genitalia, abscesses in the groin as well swelling of the esopharyngeal area.
Causes:
The disease is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trichomasis; it is sexually transmitted.
The information on this site is for research purposes only and can not substitute for the advice of a medical professional. Ailments.com is not run by doctors and does not engage in the practice of medicine. Our site is not a medical authority, it is just a research tool for you to use in preparation for consulting with a doctor. We can not guarantee our information is accurate or up to date. Even if a statement made about a medical condition is accurate, it may not apply to you or your symptoms, so you should always consult a doctor. Nothing on our site should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
