Problems in the diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum. a review of 6 cases

Mauff, A.C.; Ballard, R.C.; Koornhof, H.J.

South African Medical Journal 63(2): 55-56

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 6849165
Document Number: 204264
Six cases of lymphogranuloma venereum are described in White South Africans. All initially presented diagnostic problems. This sexually transmitted disease is uncommon in South Africa, and 5 of the 6 patients presented with inguinal lymphadenopathy without a primary lesion. The value of serological tests in the diagnosis of this disease is emphasized.

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