Lymphogranuloma venereum

Patients are advised to abstain from sexual contact completely until symptoms have resolved and the full course of antibiotics has been completed. Condoms may break or may not effectively prevent transmission to their partner from more extensive ulcerative lesions, especially if they are involving the perineum and groin.

Once treated, patients should be aware that previous infection with LGV does not provide immunity against future infection; therefore, safe sex practices should be reinforced.