Rare Sexually Transmitted Disease Strikes 2 in N.Y. (Warning - somewhat graphic)

reuters ^ | 2-2-05

[Dan from Michigan]

Rare Sexually Transmitted Disease Strikes 2 in N.Y.

Wed Feb 2, 5:06 PM ET Health - Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two New Yorkers have been diagnosed with a rare sexually transmitted disease that is spreading among gay and bisexual men in Europe, the city health commissioner said on Wednesday.

The disease, known as LGV or Lymphogranuloma venereum, is caused by specific strains of chlamydia and is often marked by painful, bloody rectal infection and genital ulcers.

"LGV is a serious condition and its emergence in New York City reflects continuing high levels of unsafe sexual activity among men who have sex with men," Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden told a news conference.

"Unprotected anal intercourse, in particular, is extremely risky in terms of the spread of LGV as well as HIV (news - web sites)," he added.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (news - web sites) in Atlanta has confirmed six recent cases in the United States, including three cases in San Francisco and one in Atlanta.

Among the cases identified thus far, most have also had HIV/AIDS (news - web sites) infection, Frieden said.

The Netherlands has reported 92 cases of LGV dating back to 2003 and Belgium, France, Sweden and Britain have also reported infections.

Most people infected report having multiple sex partners and engaging in unprotected anal intercourse and other high-risk practices, officials said.

LGV can be cured by a three-week course of antibiotics if identified early. Untreated, it can cause swelling and scarring of the genitals and permanent damage to the bowels.

[Dan from Michigan]

A whole new twist to the AC/DC song "She's got the Jack".

[Paul_Denton]

Eughh. I hope this does not spread to heterosexuals.

[xcamel]

And the wheel goes round...

[mlc9852]

People reap what they sow.

[BenLurkin]

Is this treated with a Sherry enema?

[Cornpone]

You gotta give it to the gays. Despite our best efforts they continue to strive for new ways to claim the Darwin Award.

[VastRWCon]

so what bands are playing at the LGV concert?

[montag813]

"Unprotected anal intercourse, in particular, is extremely risky in terms of the spread of LGV as well as HIV

Yes, but who on earth would be crazy enough to do THAT?

[tutstar]

if you google images for the disease you might find out, ugh! Probably would spread, since there are likely lots of bisexuals who may have been exposed
.

[montag813]

People reap what they sow.

Wrong...watch "And the Band Played On"...it's all Reagan's fault!

[JennysCool]

"Turf burn"?

[mlc9852]

Something to be said for monogamy after all.

[EricT.]

Wow... Mega-clams.

[Rightwing Conspiratr1]

*sigh* If only the government would do more like putting warning labels on butts. /sarc

[Dan from Michigan]

so what bands are playing at the LGV concert?

The Butthole Surfers??

[just me]

It's all President Bush's fault " He didn't do enough for the LGV victims".

[ninonitti]

Is this treated with a Sherry enema?

From the sound of it I don't think the Sherry Enema would stay put long enough to put these critters out of their misery

[LauraleeBraswell]

Male Homosexuality is hygienically unsafe. Men are promiscuous by nature. Condemns are 85 % effective, and not made for unnatural intercourse (you know what I mean)

All that and the Gay agenda is still being pushed.

[rickmichaels]

...most have also had HIV/AIDS...

I read somewhere that AIDS is the first communicable disease not to be treated as a health problem but rather as a human rights issue. Seems to be true. We can thank Act Up and all of the other various gay rabble groups for this.

[ChicagoRighty]

>> People reap what they sow. <<

or what they pack

[nhoward14]

So what color is the "LGV Awareness" ribbon?

[Izzy Dunne]

so what bands are playing at the LGV concert?

[b4its2late]

Ouch. Imagine what it does to the "speed bumps"......

[muir_redwoods]

"Unprotected anal intercourse, in particular, is extremely risky..."

Umm, didn't evenybody get the memo?

[ElkGroveDan]

This just in! A cure has been found!!!!

Heterosexual monogamy -- it works every time.

[Paloma_55]

People reap what they sow.

The part that amazes me the most, is that it is COMMON SENSE that you just don't engage in the acts these people do.

They are mentally ill.

Those who would normalize their behavior under the pretext that "they are just different" are mentally ill as well.

[Beowulf9]

Belgium, France, Sweden, Britain and New York...well well well what a surprise.
Seems marriage to the opposite sex and making babies is just too boring for these very advanced types.

Safe sex techniques not working?

[Shisan]

I hope that was sarcasm. LGV occurs in heteros as well as homos. The incidence increases where there is promiscuity.
It can involve any sexual site.

[Paul_Denton]

I never knew that. NAsty though.

[SwinneySwitch]

Reuters would be on top of this story!:^(

[escapefromboston]

Pansy Division

[nothingnew]

"LGV is a serious condition and its emergence in New York City reflects continuing high levels of unsafe sexual activity among men who have sex with men," Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden told a news conference.

When you do the bone dance with Mr. Sphincter, the time always comes to pay the pooper.

FMCDH(BITS)

[cake_crumb]

"Most people infected report having multiple sex partners and engaging in unprotected anal intercourse and other high-risk practices, officials said."

But they all keep saying that homosexuality is a FINE lifestyle choice, and all the back hype comes from prejuduced, bible-thumping homophobes. What's all this about anal intercourse being HIGH RISK then?

And what's with the past tense on infected individuals having HAD HIV/AIDS?

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"Two New Yorkers have been diagnosed with a rare sexually transmitted disease that is spreading among gay and bisexual men in Europe..."

Good. Thanks for bringing yet another plague to our shores, you freaks. Remember: Think of NO ONE but yourselves.

[furball4paws]

Lymphogranuloma venereum has been around for a long time. Back when sex was "normal", it's customary dwelling place was women's locker rooms. Since women have a natural inclination to share things, including towels, it sometimes managed to go through a whole locker room at a time.

The good thing: it's bacterial and readily treated with antibiotics. With today's "whatever" sex, I'm not surprised it has found a home in the gay community.

[furball4paws]

There's only one past tense to aids, and we don't have to worry about those as a sorce for spreading the disease.

[Paul_Denton]

Thanks. I never even heard of this. This thing is really gonna bite if/when it becomes antibiotic resistant like so many other infections. Not enough smart people to play it safe unfortunently.

[Veto!]

As with AIDS, bisexuals will spread it to everyone. Women will probably end up having the most serious cases. (No pun intended)

[rodguy911]

NYC needs the new Trojan raincoat industrial strength condominiums for the gay guy in your life.

[VastRWCon]

I guess us taxpayers will have to add that to the list. LGV, AIDS, HOMO MARRIAGE, HOMO+HOMO+KIDS, Micheal Jacksons, DIKEvsDIKE Divorce court..... and the list grows by one.

[newzjunkey]

It does spread among heterosexuals. This article is misleading along with the rabid homo-hatred among many at FR.

Read about the disease at the University of Alabama at Birmingham website.

[cripplecreek]

"Photo of pelvic swelling... (click to enlarge):"


Think I'll pass this time thanx.

[nj26]

Do these people have a death wish? Haven't they heard of a condom? I just don't get it.

[newzjunkey]

Hey, it could be worse, I could've posted genital ulcers pics. ;)

Medicine is fascinating don't you think?

[Campion]

Promiscuity of any variety is hygienically unsafe. While condoms reduce the risk of transmission of some disease agents, they do not reduce the risk of transmission of others, and they reduce the risk of transmission of none of them to zero.

But just try telling that to the degenerate crowd on FR or anywhere else.

[cripplecreek]

Medicine is fascinating but I couldn't do it. My wife is the Doc not me.

[untenured]

LGV can be cured by a three-week course of antibiotics if identified early.

For now.

[Dan from Michigan]

I'll pass on the pic. I got the message.

[newzjunkey]

Haven't they heard of a condom? I just don't get it.

I don't get it either. However, some believe condom use is not masculine. Or the condom is a barrier to intimacy.

The unmasculine complaint is a cultural precept in the black community. Others grasp onto urban mythology, complaining they can't "feel" anything when using a condom--probably because they buy the cheapest unlubricated thing they can find at 3 for $1 or whatever.

I've heard WOMEN say condom use is like taking a shower with your socks on.