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Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV): guidance, data and analysis

The characteristics, diagnosis and epidemiology of LGV.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 22 May 2009
• Last updated: 5 July 2016 — See all updates

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by 3 serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis: serovars L1, L2 and L3.

LGV is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) and can be caught through unprotected sexual intercourse.

Symptoms can be complex and severe and may involve multiple sites in the body such as the genitals, the anus, rectum, oral cavity and lymph nodes.

LGV can be treated with antibiotics.

Good sexual health is the best means of prevention from LGV infection.

For symptoms and general information on LGV, visit Terrence Higgins Trust.

Epidemiology

• LGV infections: trends and epidemiology
  • 9 December 2020
  • Research and analysis
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): annual data tables
  • 25 October 2023
  • Official Statistics

Management

The British Association for Sexual Health & HIV (BASHH) issues UK national guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and management of all sexually transmitted infections.

Bristish HIV Association (BHIVA)

Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): managing outbreaks
  • 18 January 2018
  • Guidance

Published 22 May 2009
Last updated 5 July 2016 + show all updates

1. 5 July 2016

   Updated with LGV 2015 report.

2. 22 May 2009

   First published.