Lymphogranuloma Venereum

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.252.400.210.125.490 - C01.150.252.734.301.490 - C01.221.812.281.301.490 - C01.778.281.301.490 - C12.100.937.281.301.490

**Synonyms:** - Lymphogranuloma Inguinale