Lymphogranuloma venereum
Open Access
- 1 April 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by BMJ in Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Vol. 78 (2) , 90-92
- https://doi.org/10.1136/sti.78.2.90
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.Keywords
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