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Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Chancroid, Granuloma Inguinale, and Molluscum Contagiosum

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Genital lesions are not always Herpes. Besides chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), syphilis, and granuloma inguinale, vulvar and penile cancer must be considered. Differential diagnosis and treatment is highlighted in this chapter. Up-to-date guidelines and management options provide a concise opportunity for improved patient care.

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Woodward, J.A. (2013). Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Chancroid, Granuloma Inguinale, and Molluscum Contagiosum. In: Skolnik, N., Clouse, A., Woodward, J. (eds) Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Current Clinical Practice. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-499-9_10

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