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BASICS
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a rare systemic sexually transmitted disease caused by the 3 most virulent strains or serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis, the same organism responsible for chlamydial urethritis. Incidence and prevalence increasing slightly in US in men having sex with men (MSM).
Description
- LGV presents as painless vesicular or ulcerative lesions on the external genitalia. These are seen in early disease followed by tender inguinal/femoral lymphadenopathy, usually unilateral. Severe anogenital inflammation and scarring may result from untreated disease.
- Previously a disease of the tropics, especially Africa, but also seen in Haiti, Jamaica, South America, East Asia, and Indonesia. Recently, outbreaks in MSM.
- System(s) affected: Gastrointestinal; Hemic/Lymphatic/Immunologic; Reproductive
- Synonym(s): Tropical bubo; Climatic bubo; Strumous ...
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