Discussion Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection associated with
invasive serovars L1, L2 and L3 of C. trachomatis. 1 The infection has historically been …

Before 2003, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) was rare in developed nations. Several
large clusters of LGV in men who have sex with men have been reported across Europe and …

Rectal infection with the L1, L2, and L3 serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis can cause
lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) proctocolitis, particularly among men who have sex with …

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infectious disease caused by
serovars L1, L2 and L3 of Chlamydia trachomatis. The initial presentation is usually a …

We describe a 60-year-old man who presented with rectal pain and bleeding of a month's
duration. His presentation was highly suggestive of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) …

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) has emerged as an important cause of proctitis and
proctocolitis in men who have sex with men; classical inguinal presentation is now …

Using Chlamydia trachomatis anorectal specimens routinely tested for lymphogranuloma
venereum (LGV)(2008–2011) and samples of archived specimens tested for LGV (2012 …

Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection caused by serotypes L1-3 of
Chlamydia trachomatis and may present as hemorrhagic proctocolitis. The diagnosis of an …

Rectal biopsy showed severe non-specific inflammation and the patient was treated
empirically with steroid suppositories for possible irritable bowel disease. Following …

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia
trachomatis (CT) serovars L1–L3. Our study wants to underline the similarities between …