Rapid Increase in Lymphogranuloma Venereum among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex with Men, England, 2019

Abstract

Incidence of lymphogranuloma venereum increased in England during 2018–2019, after a period of decline. Our retrospective analysis of national surveillance data identified a rapid increase in diagnoses among HIV-negative men who have sex with men. These findings indicate a need for sustained surveillance and targeted public health action.

Keywords

• Lymphogranuloma venereum
• LGV
• Chlamydia trachomatis
• men who have sex with men
• HIV/AIDS
• epidemiology