Frequency - International
Age
Frequency - United States
Race
Sex
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is most common in Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean. LGV accounts for 2-10% of genital ulcer disease in India and Africa.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is rare in the United States, and the true incidence is not known.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is found more commonly in blacks.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is significantly more common in men than in women.
The peak range for lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is in individuals aged 15-40 years.
