Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a systemic sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1, L2, or L3. In 2021, 1 124 cases of LGV were reported by 23 EU/EEA Member States.
For 2021, 27 EU/EEA Member States reported 184 542 confirmed cases of chlamydia infection. The crude notification rate was 74 cases per 100 000 population.
In a series of reports released by ECDC, a concerning rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe has been revealed indicating troubling trends and significant public health implications.