A 43-year-old member asked:
Are there new treatments for lymphogranuloma venereum?
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 37 years experience
No need: We really don't need new treatments for lgv. It's a fairly uncommon infection that is easily treatable with doxycycline. Drainage of buboes or abscesses is sometimes required.
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Last updated Aug 21, 2015
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