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What is the full form of LGV disease?

Published in Infectious Diseases 1 min read

The full form of LGV disease is Lymphogranuloma venereum.

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by specific serotypes (L1, L2, L3) of Chlamydia trachomatis. It's less common than other chlamydial infections. If left untreated, LGV can lead to serious complications.

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