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Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) ompA-subvariants of the Portuguese collection of Chlamydia trachomatis, 2007-2023.
Sexually transmitted infections - 28 Aug 2025
Lodhia Zohra, Cordeiro Dora, Correia Cristina, João Inês, Carreira Teresa, Nunes Alexandra, Ferreira Rita, Schäfer Sandra, Aliyeva Elzara, Portugal Clara, Monge Isabel, Gonçalves Elsa, Matos Susana, Dias Ana Paula, Corte-Real Rita, Vieira Luís, Gomes Joao Paulo, Borges Vítor, Jose Borrego Maria
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BACKGROUND: Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis ompA-genotypes L1-L3, with increasing numbers of detected cases across Europe. Here, we analysed diversity and temporal distribution of the LGV ompA-subvariants detected in Portugal between 2007 and 2023, in order to better understand the dissemination and diversification landscape of LGV strains....
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