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Lymphogranuloma venereum

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a systemic STI caused by a specific type of Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium (serovars L1, L2, and L3). LGV rarely occurs in the Western world and cases are likely imported from Africa, South-East Asia and the Carribean region. The classical picture of LGV involves genital ulceration, adenopathy and is characterized by buboes.

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Facts

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a systemic STI caused by a specific type of Chlamydia trachomatis (serovars L1, L2, and L3).

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Data

Presentation: Trends and data on lymphogranuloma venereum in EU/EEA 2016

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Lymphogranuloma venereum - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2016

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Lymphogranuloma venereum - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2015

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Lymphogranuloma venereum - Annual Epidemiological Report 2016 [2014 data]

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Quantifying unmet prevention needs among msm in europe through a multi-site bio-behavioural survey

Jan 2018

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Lymphogranuloma Venereum In Europe, 2003-2008

Dec 2009

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Control measures used during lymphogranuloma venereum outbreak, Europe

Apr 2008

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