Question

A 26-year-old man presents with fever and tender lymphadenopathy in the groin after a trip abroad. A painless ulcer on the penis was present but has resolved. Suspected lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). According to BASHH guidelines, which antibiotic is recommended for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline for 21 days

Answer

Ceftriaxone IM single dose

Answer

Azithromycin single dose

Answer

Metronidazole for 7 days

Answer

No treatment needed as ulcer resolved

Practice question

A 26-year-old man presents with fever and tender lymphadenopathy in the groin after a trip abroad. A painless ulcer on the penis was present but has resolved. Suspected lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). According to BASHH guidelines, which antibiotic is recommended for treatment?