Curable STDs - Infections

Lymphogranuleum venereum (LGV)
(also called: Lymphogranuleum inguinale)

The bacteria causing Lymphogranuleum venereum (lat. chlamydia trachomatis)

1. What is it?
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a bacterial infection transmitted by sexual contact. The disease produces an inflammation of the lymph nodes, most often in the groin (inguinal lymph nodes) and the destruction of the surrounding tissue. LGV is common in Central and South America, West and East Africa, and South East Asia. It is rare elsewhere, although it is sometimes found in the port cities of some countries.

2. What causes it?
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is caused by 3 subtypes of  the organism chlamydia trachomatis. (They are different from the subtype that causes the more common chlamydia.)

3. How is it transmitted?
LGV is transmitted through vaginal, oral and anal intercourse. It is very contagious.