Chlamydial lymphogranuloma (venereum) (A55)

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Clinical Information

Lymphogranuloma Venereum - Subacute inflammation of the inguinal lymph glands caused by certain immunotypes of CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS. It is a sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. but is more widespread in developing countries. It is distinguished from granuloma venereum (see GRANULOMA INGUINALE), which is caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis.

Instructional Notations

Inclusion Terms

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  • Climatic or tropical bubo
  • Durand-Nicolas-Favre disease
  • Esthiomene
  • Lymphogranuloma inguinale