A painless, open sore (ulcer) forms in the first stage of lymphogranuloma venereum. This image displays very large lymph nodes in the groin, typical of the sexually transmitted disease lymphogranuloma venereum. The second stage of lymphogranuloma venereum begins two to six weeks after the primary genital lesion and consists of painful swelling of the groin or other lymph nodes.
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Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)  Information for adults

Picture of Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV): A painless, open sore (ulcer) forms in the first stage of lymphogranuloma venereum. Divider line
A painless, open sore (ulcer) forms in the first stage of lymphogranuloma venereum.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1290-1292. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.2198-2200. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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