Lymphogranuloma venereum

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Broader Terms

chlamydial disease, sexually transmitted disease

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Related Terms

Chlamydia trachomatis

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Scope Note

subacute inflammation of the inguinal lymph glands caused by certain immunotypes of Chlamydia trachomatis; a sexually transmitted disease in the United States but is more widespread in developing countries; do not confuse with granuloma venereum, which is caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, for this use ENTEROBACTERIACEAE DISEASE.

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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Lymphogranuloma venereum is one type of STD that is uncommon in the United States, but has experienced a resurgence in Europe.
  • In a recent article on this LGV outbreak (3), 2 issues were stressed: 1) the lack of an easy diagnostic tool and 2) whether lymphogranuloma venereum is a new problem or whether it has been present but undiagnosed.
  • ukLymphogranuloma venereum is caused by serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis.
  • trachomatis, lymphogranuloma venereum is acquired in sexual intercourse.
  • gov | Mar 8, 2006 What is Lymphogranuloma venereum ? Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted disease caused by three subtypes of the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis .
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