Lymphogranuloma venereum
- PMID: 12081191
- PMCID: PMC1744436
- DOI: 10.1136/sti.78.2.90
Lymphogranuloma venereum
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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