Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) is a long-term bacterial infection of the lymphatic system. LGV is more common in men than in women, the main risk factor is being HIV positive. Lymphogranuloma Venereum can be caused by any of the three types of the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis. Symptoms include drainage from the skin from lymph nodes, painful bowel movements, small painless sores on genitals, swelling and redness in the area of the groin, swollen labia, and blood or pus from rectum. After coming in contact with the bacteria, symptoms of Lymphogranuloma Venereum can occur within a few days to a month.
Testing for LGV includes biopsy of the lymph node, blood testing for the bacteria that causes LGV, and a laboratory test to detect chlamydia.
This more severe form usually prevails in elderly, cigarette smokers, people with chronic lung disease, or those who are immunocompromised, such as cancer or AIDS patients. Virulence:.. Being a gram-negative bacterium, L. pneumophila has lipopolysaccharides (LPS) that act as endotoxin within a human host. The presence of a flagella is thought to mediate adherence to human lung cells, thereby causing infection, since flagella-less strains do not cause disease. Once attached to human cells, the organism is engulfed by a macrophage that utilizes the internal environment to multiply.
Some infections can be tested in more than one way. They can include a physical exam where your doctor may look at your genitals and/or your anus for any signs of an infection, such as a rash, discharge, sores, or warts. Blood sample's can be taken to test for infections. This test can be done with a needle or by pricking the skin to draw drops of blood. Another form of testing is by taking a urine sample. A doctor will ask their patient to urinate into a special cup. Discharge, tissue, cell, or saliva samples can be done by swabbing the infected area, and will be monitored under a microscope.
The symptomatology of a C. trachomatis infection is often lead by complaints of yellow and purulent vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding between periods and after sexual intercourse, and sometimes pain in the lower abdomen. Occasionally, there are urinary symptoms such as painful urination or a burning sensation when urinating, having to urinate more frequently (polyuria), or trouble urinating. Men may present with similar symptoms such as a mucus and fluid discharge from the urethra and urinary complaints. A rarer occurrence is testicular pain, tenderness, and swelling known as epididymitis. It is possible for patients to present with a rectal infection involving pain and swelling of the rectum, or even an eye infection known as conjunctivitis.
Symptoms of elephantiasis are enlargement and swelling of a part of the body due to the blockage of the lymphatic nodes. The lymphatic system is not able to take out the extra fluid of the body which causes an accumulation of body fluid. The arms and legs are the most affected areas in the body. It can swell to more than three times of its normal shape. Affected areas will have malformed shapes; skin and tissue will become thick and appear to look like an elephant’s leg. The skin of the affected areas becomes extremely dry, thickened (hyperkeratosis), and discolored. Other symptoms may include Fever, chills, and a feeling of sickness. Elephantiasis may affect the male and female external genital area. Some male suffer from enlargement of the scrotum, in some cases scrotum can become abnormally enlarged and can weigh over 100 lb. The penis may be hidden under the skin. In some women the external area of the genitalia will appear thickened and ulcerated rough skin may develop. The breasts may become enlarged. Infected individuals are susceptible to bacterial and fungal due to the damage of the lymphatic system. Infections may become worsen due to the lack of immunity caused by a damaged lymphatic system. People affected by this disease may experience severe pain and a burning
Lymphedema is an abnormal collection of lymphatic fluid and swelling caused by several removal, obstruction, and damage to the lymph nodes which is part of the cancer. The Majority of the swelling happen in the arm or legs may occur in any other body parts. Lymphedema disease can be developed when a lymph vessel is damaged or clogged. Usually the lymph liquid is carried out the body system by a lymph vessel. Although the protein rich fluid is collects in certain areas, they can seduce more liquid and increase swelling. Sometimes the lymphedema commonly confused with lip edema, abnormal fat cells, which can expand onto secondary lymphedema.
Another research development was actually being able to test people to see if they have an STI. STI’s can be tested for in a couple of ways; physical exam and blood sample. With a physical exam, a health care provider may look at one’s genitals and/or one’s anus for any signs of an infection, such as a rash, discharge, sores, or warts. For a blood sample test a doctor may take a blood sample. Another test can be conducted by taking a urine sample. The patient may be asked to urinate into a cup and have that tested. Discharge, tissue, cell, or saliva samples can also test for STI’s. A health care provider will use a swab to collect samples that will be looked at under a microscope.
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Chlamydia can cause proctitis (inflamed rectum) and conjunctivitis (inflammation of the lining of the eye). The bacteria also have been found in the throat as a result of oral sexual contact with an infected partner. In tropical climates, a particular strain of C. trachomatis causes an STD called lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), which is characterized by prominent swelling and inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin. Complications may follow if LGV is not treated; this infection is very rare in the United States.
The most noticeable signs of lymphedema of the affected limb or body area include swelling on part of or all of the limb or area, a heavy feeling, tightness, difficulty moving or bending the hand, wrist, foot, or ankle, achiness, recurring skin infections, fatigue, and thickening and hardening of the skin. Swelling for lymphedema ranges from non-visible, people can see slight swelling with a heavy feeling; reversible, swelling at the distal end of the extremity and it reduces upon elevation; irreversible, fibrosis is present with thickening and one extremity is bigger than the other; and severe, limbs become abnormally larger than the rest of the body. In the course of cancer treatments lymphedema might not occur until months or years later. People with this condition are more at risk for developing cellulitis, lymphangitis, or edema may worsen over time. If left untreated cellulitis can lead to septicemia, abscesses, ulcerations, and/or
To diagnose Lyme Disease, you can take these tests--Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) test and the Western Blot test. The Western Blot test is administered to follow up a positive result of the EIA test. It is not recommended to take just the Western Blot test because there is a risk of misdiagnosis and improper treatment. Patients with swollen joints or neurological symptoms are advised to have a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test. Fluid is drawn from either the infected joint or the spine. This test can detect bacterial DNA.
Lymphocytic chorlomeningitis (LCM) is a viral infectious disease that can be found in small rodents. This virus can also pass from rodent to human. LCM can be shed in urine, feces and saliva of infected animals. Humans become infected from cleaning the areas of an infected rodent. Not all rodents may show signs of them being infected, yet still pass the virus on. This can be prevented with good hygiene.
The patient is a 30 year old male with an active bacterial infection on his right leg attacking his Integumentary system. The patient is from Tanzania, Africa but came back to work in a factory that produces plastic. If he has Cellulitis, it can get bad enough to travel to other organs like the Liver and Kidney and cause failure. If this happens, Edema can form, usually on one half of the body; this is the Urinary system being attacked. The main system being attacked is the Lymphatic system because Cellulitis attacks the lymphatic draining system. For Cellulitis to travel to organs, it had to go through the blood, so the cardiovascular system is also in effect.
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as Elephantiasis, is a tropical disease which causes major damage to the lymphatic system. The lymph system in the human body maintains the balance of fluids as well as battles infections. This disease is caused by a type of parasite called nematodes (roundworms), which are microscopic worms which slither their way inside the affected people’s bodies and harbor there. It usually is transmitted during childhood, but the major physical issues only arise once that child reaches his adult years. From person to person, lymphatic filariasis is spread by mosquitos. However, for one to actually have lymphatic filariasis, they would have to be bitten over