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Problems in the diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum - A review of 6 cases


A.C. Mauff
R.C. Ballard
H. J. Koornhoff

Abstract

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 inguinallymphadenopathy without a primary lesion. The value of serological tests in the diagnosis of this disease is emphasized.


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