Genotyping<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>strains among men who have sex with men from a Northern Spain region: a cohort study

Abstract

The first two confirmed cases of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) in MSM in Asturias are reported, probably indicating the increase of this infection. The Spanish C trachomatis laboratory-based surveillance system may underlie an underestimated number of chlamydial infections. Whenever mild and atypical symptoms exist, laboratory evaluation would contribute to the early implementation of appropriate therapy and prevent LGV dissemination.