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3 Capitol Hill
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Phone: (401) 222-2577
Fax: (401) 222-2488
711 (RI Relay)
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Lympogranuloma Venereum (LGV)

DESCRIPTION :

LGV is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection involving the lymph glands in the genital area. It is caused by a specific strain of chlamydia.

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WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT LGV

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577

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