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Review
. 2002 Apr;78(2):90-2.
doi: 10.1136/sti.78.2.90.

Lymphogranuloma venereum

D Mabey  1 , R W Peeling
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Review

Lymphogranuloma venereum

D Mabey et al. Sex Transm Infect. 2002 Apr.

Abstract

Lymphogranuloma venereum is caused by serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis. It is rare in industrialised countries, but is endemic in parts of Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. We discuss its clinical features, diagnosis, and management.

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