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  LGV
LGV is a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis that causes inflammation and drainage of certain lymph nodes, and destruction and scarring of surrounding tissue.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is caused by 3 subtypes of C. trachomatis.
LGV is more common in Central and South America than in North America.
www.health.am /encyclopedia/more/lgv   (667 words)

  
  HPA | Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a specific type of Chlamydia trachomatis (serovars L1, L2, and L3).
LGV is highly prevalent in parts of Africa, Asia, and South America but has been rare in western Europe for many decades.
LGV is a chronic disease that has a variety of acute and late manifestations, starting with a small painless blister or sore where the infection entered the body, that might go unnoticed.
www.hpa.org.uk /infections/topics_az/hiv_and_sti/LGV/lgv.htm   (346 words)

  
 LGV
LGV is rare in Hong Kong, it accounts for only about 0.001 per cent of all new cases attending the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics in 1995.
LGV is endemic in East and West Africa, India, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, South America, and the Caribbean.
LGV is primarily an infection of lymphatics and lymph nodes.
www.hkmj.org.hk /skin/lgv.htm   (751 words)

  
 Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Fact Sheet - The Body
LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by three strains of the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis.
While the frequency of LGV infection is thought to be rare in industrialized countries, its identification is not always obvious, so the number of cases of LGV in the United States is unknown.
LGV is passed from person to person through direct contact with lesions, ulcers or other area where the bacteria is located.
www.thebody.com /cdc/lgv.html   (933 words)

  
 LGV Surveillance Project - STD information from CDC
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a systemic, sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a type of Chlamydia trachomatis (serovars L1, L2, or L3) that rarely occurs in the United States and other industrialized countries.
Using LGV testing technology not commercially available (LGV genotyping), CDC has assisted state and local health departments in identifying patients with LGV in cities across the United States.
If you are a clinician with patients with symptoms consistent with LGV [mucoid /purulent anal discharge, rectal bleeding, constipation, inguinal/femoral lymphadenopathy (buboes), genital or rectal ulcer or papule, anal spasms, and/or tenesmus], please contact your state or local health departments.
www.cdc.gov /STD/lgv/info-sheet.htm   (323 words)

  
 inSPOT LA ·> Other STD Information
LGV is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) which is caused by a specific, severe type of chlamydia.
LGV can cause tender and swollen lymph nodes, which may become open draining sores and if left untreated can lead to genital and rectal scarring, drainage from around the anus and genitals, infertility, and genital disfigurement.
LGV may begin as a small, painless pimple or sore occurring on the skin on the penis or near the anus, which often goes unnoticed.
www.inspotla.org /std-info/lgv.php   (475 words)

  
 Virginia Department of Health
LGV is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a specific strain of bacteria called Chlamydia.
LGV is not very common in the United States.
LGV is treated with antibiotics generally by mouth for two weeks.
www.vdh.state.va.us /std/LGVfact.asp   (290 words)

  
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But in November, the Netherlands said 92 cases of LGV among homosexual and bisexual men had been reported over the preceding year, compared with the usual two or three cases a year.
Today, acute LGV is reported much more often in men than women, with a ratio of at least 5:1, and with a peak incidence in the third decade.
LGV is usually found in tropical climates such as Southeast Asia, Africa, Caribbean countries, and Central and South America, and typically affects the genital areas of men and women.
espanol.lycos.com /info/lgv--men.html   (325 words)

  
 Lymphogranuloma Venereum Among Men Who Have Sex with Men --- Netherlands, 2003--2004
LGV was diagnosed by conducting polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests on rectal swab specimens and performing subsequent restriction endonuclease pattern analysis of the amplified outer membrane protein A gene to determine the genotype.
LGV was temporally associated with HIV seroconversion in two patients and with recent acquisition of hepatitis C infection in five others.
Estimates of the incidence and prevalence of LGV in the United States are difficult to obtain; the disease is not nationally reportable, and the diagnosis is not straightforward.
www.cdc.gov /mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5342a2.htm   (1529 words)

  
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LGV, which can be disfiguring, is a strain of chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted disease, that can infect the groin and colon.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), a rare disease in the United States, is caused by the invasive serovars L1, L2, or L3 of C. trachomatis.
The most frequent clinical manifestation of LGV among heterosexual men is tender inguinal and/or femoral lymphadenopathy that is usually unilateral.
www.lycos.com /info/lgv.html   (639 words)

  
 THT: Information resources: Other sexually transmitted infections: LGV
LGV is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a certain type of Chlamydia bacteria.
LGV is caused by a rare type of Chlamydia bacteria and is cured with antibiotics.
LGV is caused by a rare type of Chlamydia bacteria.
www.tht.org.uk /informationresources/otherstis/lgv   (389 words)

  
 Careers in Logistics / LGV Instructor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
An LGV Instructor works with candidates who wish to obtain their LGV Licence, ensuring they are fully competent in relation to operating an LGV.
To be an LGV instructor you must hold a current LGV licence and have a good driving record, as well as good eyesight and good colour vision.
The LGV Instructor course is based on a three part entrance examination comprising of a 100 question theory exam, a test of driving ability and a test of instructional ability.
www.careersinlogistics.co.uk /careers/1090316028.html   (325 words)

  
 Legal & General Ventures - About LGV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
LGV intends that the information contained in this Website shall be accurate and reliable, however because of the number of possible sources of information available through this Website and the inherent uncertainties of electronic distribution, there may be delays, omissions, inaccuracies or other problems with such information.
LGV makes no warranty or representation that the information or opinions contained in the LGV Website are accurate, reliable or complete or that the opinions contained in the LGV Website are those of LGV, but are provided by LGV for personal use and informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
LGV is not responsible for the availability or content of sites provided by independent third parties and will not be a party to or in any way liable for any transactions effected for goods or services available from such sites.
www.legalandgeneralventures.com /disclaimer   (2021 words)

  
 LGV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a certain type of Chlamydia bacteria.
LGV is caused by a rare form of Chlamydia bacteria and is cured by antibiotics.
There are three stages to LGV, with different symptoms depending on what part of the body is infected.
www.gmad.org /lgv2.htm   (322 words)

  
 Rare Sexual Disease- Lgv Strikes- - Thailand Forum
LGV is caused by a strain of bacteria, similar to the one that causes chlamydia, another sexually transmitted infection (STI).
He said it was not clear how long LGV had been in western Europe and that it might be the case that now people are checking for it more cases are being found.
The first symptom of LGV is usually inflammation of the rectum (proctitis) - with pain, discharge, rectal bleeding and bloody stools commonly reported, as well as genital ulcers.
www.thaivisa.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=26794&view=getnewpost   (1719 words)

  
 First Cases of Rare STD Reported Among MSM in United Kingdom - The Body
LGV is caused by a strain of the bacteria that causes the STD chlamydia and can be cured with antibiotics.
LGV is associated with genital ulcers and flu-like symptoms and can cause severe gastrointestinal distress.
LGV usually is seen in developing countries -- such as those in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America -- and most often is diagnosed among heterosexuals, in whom it causes genital lesions and swelling in the lymph glands in the groin.
www.thebody.com /kaiser/2005/apr1_05/uk_lgv.html   (593 words)

  
 It's Your Health - Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
LGV is caused by the same type of bacteria that cause chlamydia, a common STI.
LGV is transmitted during unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex.
LGV can be treated and cured by a three week course of antibiotics.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca /iyh-vsv/diseases-maladies/lymphogranulom_e.html   (742 words)

  
 LGV – The Next Big STD - Sex and Health
Chlamydia is a bacterial disease, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
Additionally, while LGV used to be found primarily in the less-developed areas in Africa and Southeast Asia, it is now spreading throughout Europe and the United States.
LGV is also more prevalent among persons who are HIV positive since "they have a condition that affects the immune system and ability to fight infections," according to Will Mutland from the Terrence Higgins Trust.
www.sexherald.com /healthy-sex/lgv__the_next_big_std.html   (1136 words)

  
 Listeriosis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), LGV can manifest with genital ulcers and swollen or enlarged lymph nodes in the groin often followed by formation of pus, inflammation of the rectum and abnormal cell growth of intestinal and rectal lymphatic tissue.
If LGV is not treated, it can lead to damage of internal organs and the skin in the groin region as well as lead to infertility.
LGV occurs worldwide and is endemic in parts of Southeast Asia, Africa, Central and South America and Caribbean countries.
www.houstontx.gov /health/Epidemiology/lgv.htm   (474 words)

  
 eMedicine - Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) : Article Excerpt by: Alexandre F Migala, DO
After the diagnosis of 92 cases of LGV in the Netherlands among men who have had sex with men, Schachter evaluated samples obtained from rectal swabs between 1979 and 1985 from patients infected with HIV in San Francisco and between 2000 and 2005 in Amsterdam.
Between November 2004 and January 2006, LGV was identified in 180 specimens, with 27 specimens identified as being obtained from homosexual males.
Internationally: LGV is an uncommon disease, although it may account for 2-10% of patients with genital ulcer disease in selected areas of India and Africa.
www.emedicine.com /med/byname/lymphogranuloma-venereum-(lgv).htm   (641 words)

  
 AllRefer Health - Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV, Lymphogranuloma Inguinale, Lymphopathia Venereum)
LGV is a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis that causes inflammation and drainage of certain lymph nodes, and destruction and scarring of surrounding tissue.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is caused by 3 subtypes of C. trachomatis and which are different organisms from the subtypes that cause eye disease, blindness, and the more common genital chlamydia.
LGV is more common in Central and South America than in North America.
health.allrefer.com /health/lymphogranuloma-venereum-info.html   (470 words)

  
 LGV Presenting As Inflammatory Bowel Disease Or Proctitis
LGV is a rare disease in the United States.
To date, 2 confirmed cases of rectal LGV have been reported in the United States in MSM who presented with similar symptoms as the cases in the Netherlands.
Cases compatible with LGV should be treated presumptively or until all tests used to support the diagnosis are negative for CT/LGV.
www.health.ri.gov /disease/communicable/std/alerts-lgv022505.php   (858 words)

  
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LGV is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) serotypes L1, L2 and L3.
Diagnosis of LGV The diagnosis is based on clinical findings, supported by serologic tests for CT (complement fixation test with a titer of > 1:64 or a microimmuno-fluorescence test with a titer of >1:128) or direct identification of CT by culture or nonculture nucleic acid testing.
Other manifestations of LGV include tender lymph nodes (inguinal and/or femoral which can become fluctuant) and anogenital ulcers (small, generally painless ulcer followed by the appearance of tender lymph nodes) Contact the Division of STD Prevention if you suspect a case of LGV.
www.mass.gov /dph/cdc/std/ca_lgv.doc   (725 words)

  
 FAQ’s for Lymphogranuloma venereum
Lymphogranuloma venereum (‘LGV’) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacteria known as Chlamydia trachomatis (or ‘chlamydia’), which is a common STD.
Infection can be transmitted during vaginal sex (when a man puts his penis in a woman’s vagina) or during anal sex (when a man puts his penis in the rectum (‘butt’) of a woman or of another man).
The Health Department is worried about LGV because people with LGV can get very sick and can be left with permanent damage to their bowels or genitals.
www.gmad.org /images/LGV_FAQ.htm   (628 words)

  
 LGV Driver Training
On the 1st January 1997 EU Directive 91/439 came into effect, which required drivers to pass a theoretical test prior to sitting the practical LGV driving test.
The law stipulates that all divers must be in possession of an ordinary driving license (category B Minimum age 17) and the relevant LGV provisional license.
Category C 1 entitles the driver to drive goods vehicles over 3500kgs GVW, but not over 7500kgs GVW and is permitted to tow a trailer up to 750kgs within a total weight of 8250 kgs.
www.mdmtraining.com /pages/lgv.html   (232 words)

  
 Aidsmap | LGV in the UK: almost 350 cases reported and still predominantly affecting HIV-positive gay men
LGV is a form of chlamydia, and although endemic in many parts of the world, it was rarely seen in Europe and North America after the introduction of antibiotics.
In October 2004, enhanced national surveillance of LGV was commenced in the United Kingdom and investigators from Imperial College, University of London, presented data on the epidemiology of the infection in the United Kingdom, based upon reports received until the end of March 2006.
Individuals diagnosed with LGV in 2004 were significantly more likely to report sexual contacts in or from the Netherlands than those diagnosed in 2005 and 2006 (20 vs. 3%, p = 0.002).
www.aidsmap.com /en/news/A50D26E2-D9AF-490F-B239-BD9D984645F2.asp   (810 words)

  
 Big Wheelers - Commercial Vehicle Training - HGV/LGV Driver Training
LGV Driving Assessment: Once you have the correct provisional LGV licence, it is best to have an LGV driving assessment to find out what training you need.
The training is conducted by DSA Registered LGV Instructors on modern trucks that meet the DSA Minimum Test Vehicle requirements.The training ratio is two trainees to one instructor as this keeps you fresh and a typical course takes around 5 days.
LGV C+E Courses: if you already have LGV C and want to upgrade to C+E, you do not need to apply for a provisional licence or take a theory test.
www.bigwheelers.co.uk /training/hgv/whats_involved.html   (304 words)

  
 Public Health Fact Sheet - Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
LGV is an infection involving the lymph glands in the genital area.
LGV occurs most often among sexually active people living in tropical or subtropical climates.
An individual is able to pass the germ to a partner as long as there are sores.
www.mass.gov /dph/cdc/factsheets/lgv.htm   (367 words)

  
 European LGV Outbreak May Reach United States - CME Teaching Brief® - MedPage Today
Lymphogranuloma venerum (LGV) is rare in industrialized countries, but an outbreak among gay and bisexual men has recently been reported in the Netherlands.
The patients diagnosed thus far have not presented with the usual LGV symptoms, such as inguinal adenopathy and a painful genital ulcer.
This LGV outbreak is similar to increases in other sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, rectal gonorrhea, and HIV that have recently been reported among gay and bisexual men.
www.medpagetoday.com /tbindex.cfm?tbid=237   (1027 words)

  
 Aidsmap | Cluster of HCV and LGV identified amongst gay men in the Netherlands
Recent infection with the sexually transmitted infection lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) and unprotected fisting were identified by investigators as risk factors for infection with hepatitis C virus during sex.
Consent was also obtained from 14 men with known LGV infection for the testing of serum samples obtained at the time of LGV diagnosis for hepatitis C virus antibodies.
Infection with a sexually transmitted infection other than LGV was frequent, being present in two of the seven men with hepatitis C virus.
www.aidsmap.com /en/news/2327B750-C73A-47FE-9169-220DC390D01C.asp   (728 words)

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