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Lymphogranuloma, Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Post a new topicby contentuser on Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:38 am

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Overview

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), also known as lymphogranuloma inguinale, tropical bubo, Nicholas-Favre disease, and sixth venereal disease, is an infection caused by a variety of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It primarily causes painful swelling of the lymph nodes located closest to the site of infection. If left untreated, it can cause serious tissue damage, scarring, rectal or intestinal blockages, and extreme swelli...Read the full article
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