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The disease is caused by any of the three strains of bacterium from the Chlamydia trachomatis that results in raised surface bumps or ulcers. It also manifests itself with swelling of the lymph nodes and glands in the genital area even rectal ulcers resulting in painful discharges. As with most STD’s, it can be mistaken for any of the other bacterial infections that if left untreated can lead to elaphantitis of the genital areas. More akin with men to men interaction, there is low occurrence in industrialized nations and with same sex relationships on the rise, there is increased concern in the US. Transmission occurs with direct exposure to the bacterium through the sores or lesions in the genital area. It takes the bacterial infection two months to manifest its presence. There is no current vaccine available for the disease and having sexual intercourse within the treatment period should be with proper communication with the partner.