Lymphogranuloma Venerum
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a rare sexually transmitted infection that is spread through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sexual contact, especially if there is trauma to the skin or mucous membranes. Safe sex helps prevent infection.
Notification
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a laboratory notifiable disease in NSW and must be reported to the local Public Health Unit (PHU) as soon as possible after diagnosis.
Select your local PHU to obtain the correct notification form and notify your local PHU.