Lymphogranuloma venereum - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2024
Surveillance and monitoring
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a systemic sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a specific type of Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium (serovars L1, L2 and L3). In the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA), LGV is primarily seen among men who have sex with men. It is transmitted through anal sex and possibly through practices such as fisting, using sex toys or receiving an enema. LGV is more common among men who have sex with men who are living with HIV.
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Lymphogranuloma venereum - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2024
English (425.79 KB - PDF)Key facts
- In 2024, 21 European Union/European Economic Area countries reported 3 490 cases of LGV, an increase of 12% compared with 2023 and 250% compared with 2015.
- Two countries (the Netherlands and Spain) accounted for 73% of all notified cases.
- Almost all cases in 2024 were reported among men who have sex with men; among cases with known HIV status, 35% were HIV positive.
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