Sex Transm Infect. 2002 Apr;78(2):90-2.

Lymphogranuloma venereum.

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Clinical Research Unit, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK. David.Mabey@lshtm.ac.uk

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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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