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lymphogranuloma venereum

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lym·pho·gran·u·lo·ma ve·ne·re·um  (lmf-grny-lm v-nîrr-m)
n.
A sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium (Chlamydia trachomatis) and characterized initially by a genital lesion followed by enlargement of the lymph nodes in the groin area.
[New Latin : lympho- + granuloma + Latin venereum, neuter of venereus, venereal.]
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Noun1.lymphogranuloma venereum - infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin
LGV, lymphopathia venereum
sexually transmitted disease, social disease, STD, VD, venereal disease, venereal infection, Venus's curse, Cupid's disease, Cupid's itch, dose - a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact


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Since the end of 2003, an ongoing lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) proctitis outbreak has been reported in industrialized countries, first in the Netherlands, followed by neighboring European countries and the United Kingdom, and now in the United States and Canada (1-4).
Slow epidemic of lymphogranuloma venereum L2b strain by Morre, Servaas A. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Unlike HIV-AIDS, this bacterial infection called lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is easily treatable with antibiotics.
STDs on the rise in Canada by Catholic Insight
Lymphogranuloma venereum causes genital ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and inflammation of the rectum.
Rare virus scare by The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
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