LGV is caused by C. trachomatis serovars L1, L2, or L3 (539, 540). LGV can cause severe inflammation and invasive infection, in contrast with C. trachomatis serovars A—K that cause mild or …

Sep 24, 2024 · This topic will review the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of LGV. Other manifestations of C. trachomatis infection are discussed separately.

LGV is primarily an infection of lymphatics and lymph nodes. Chlamydia trachomatis is the bacterium responsible for LGV. It gains entrance through breaks in the skin, or it can cross the epithelial cell …

Sep 29, 2025 · Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) bacteria. LGV can cause proctitis, or …

Jul 23, 2021 · Lymphogranuloma venereum is a disease caused by 3 unique strains of Chlamydia trachomatis and characterized by a small, often asymptomatic skin lesion, followed by regional …

Aug 5, 2025 · The bacteria are spread by sexual contact. The infection is not caused by the same strain of bacteria that causes genital chlamydia. LGV is more common in Central and South America than …

Jun 14, 2024 · Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Lymphogranuloma venereum is an uncommon sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by infection with the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is …

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is caused by C. trachomatis. The most common clinical manifestation of LGV among heterosexuals is tender inguinal and/or femoral lymphadenopathy that …

LGV (Lymphogranuloma venereum) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by three strains of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The visual signs include genital papule (s) (e.g., raised …

What is lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)? LGV is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection involving the lymph glands in the genital area. It is caused by a specific strain of Chlamydia. Who …