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The most potent risk factor in the development of lymphogranuloma venereum is having multiple sexual partners. | |||
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LGV is more common in Central and South America than in North America. Every year, a few hundred cases of LGV are diagnosed in the United States. However, the actual number of infections is unknown. | LGV is more common in Central and South America than in North America. Every year, a few hundred cases of LGV are diagnosed in the United States. However, the actual number of infections is unknown. | ||
LGV is more common in men than women. The main risk factor is having multiple sexual partners. | LGV is more common in men than women. The main risk factor is having multiple sexual partners. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of lymphogranuloma venereum is having multiple sexual partners.
Risk Factors
LGV is more common in Central and South America than in North America. Every year, a few hundred cases of LGV are diagnosed in the United States. However, the actual number of infections is unknown. LGV is more common in men than women. The main risk factor is having multiple sexual partners.