title: Case report: lymphogranuloma venereum in New Zealand.
abstract: We report New Zealand's first two cases of anorectal lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). Although infection in these cases was probably acquired off-shore, the cases are reported to demonstrate the need to be vigilant to the possibility of LGV when men who have sex with men present with symptoms of proctitis. Investigation and management of LGV is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Sexual Health Service, MidCentral Health, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand. anne.robertson@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: Sunita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Azariah
authors.forename: Collette
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bromhead
authors.forename: Sepehr
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tabrizi
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Blackmore
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017963:Azithromycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008219:Lymphogranuloma Venereum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009520:New Zealand; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D047568:Unsafe Sex
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D017963:Azithromycin