<prompt> Genital elephantiasis is caused byLymphogranuloma venereumChancroidSyphilisRickettsia  <response>: Lymphogranuloma venereum 428-A7thLYMPHOGRANULOMA - VENEREUM Lymphogranuloma inguinale, poradenitis, climatic or tropical bubo- Caused by chlamydia -trachomatis - L2 Most commonly- Preferred site - regional lymphnodes- Primary lesions - painless papulovesicular lesion on the external genitalia- Women - hemorrhagic proctitis with regional lymphadenitis- Late sequelae in women leading to rectal strictures and elephantiasis of the vulva esthiomeneChancroid or soft sore is caused by Haemophilus - ducryi School of fish or rail rod track appearance- Tender nonindurated irregular ulcers on the genitalia 