A case of lymphogranuloma venereum of 20 years' duration. Isolation of Chlamydia trachomatis from perianal lesions. Issue 5 (October 1980)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dan, M; Rotmensch, H H; Eylan, E; Rubinstein, A; Ginsberg, R; Liron, M
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted infections. Volume 56:Issue 5(1980)
• Page Start: 344
• Page End: 346
• Publication Date: 1980-10
• Subjects: Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; HIV infections -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1136/sti.56.5.344
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4973

Abstract

Abstract : Chlamydia trachomatis was isolated from perianal lesions in a patient in whom lymphogranuloma venereum had been diagnosed 20 years previously. Treatment with tetracycline resulted in a pronounced improvement. Although C trachomatis is known to persist for a long time in the host, isolation of the micro-organism from infected tissues after such a prolonged period has not previously been reported.