A sexually transmitted disease affecting the anus and genitals in which the skin becomes covered with ulcers, usually occurring in the tropics.
Sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Calymmatobacterium granulomatis and characterized by a pimply rash that develops into ulcers of the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the genital and groin region. Treatment is by antibiotics.
A sexually transmitted disease (infection) caused by Calymmatobacterium (Donovania) granulomatis that may cause a variety of genital or other symptoms.
One of the sexually transmitted diseases; caused by a bacterial infection of the genital skin. Granuloma inguinale occurs most frequently in tropical and subtropical regions and is almost never seen in the United States. Incubation of the disease varies from 1 week to 3 months. The primary symptom is a painless, red, nodule like lesion that appears on the penis, scrotum, groin, or thighs of men and on the vulva, vagina, or perineum in women. If the infection has been spread via anal sex, the lesion may appear on the anus and buttocks. The lesion slowly enlarges to become bright red, moist, raised, soft-surfaced, ulcerated plaques that produce a foul odor; eventually, the lesions may spread over the entire genital area. If the infection spreads into the blood, it may reach the bones, joints, or liver. Left untreated over time, the infection can cause anemia, declining health with severe weight loss, and even death.
An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Donovania granulomatis, usually transmitted during sexual intercourse. It is marked by a pimply rash on and around the genital organs, which develops into a granulomatous ulcer. The disease responds to treatment with tetracyclines and streptomycin.
A granulomatous ulcerative disease in which the initial lesion commonly appears in the genital area as a painless nodule.
Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, also known as Donovan’s bodies, is responsible for a sexually transmitted infection that leads to genital ulceration. This infection is prevalent in certain tropical regions but is rare in temperate countries.
The initial signs of the condition are painless, elevated nodules that appear on the penis or labia (the external female genitals) or around the anal region. These nodules progress and develop into red, raised areas that may discharge pus. If left untreated, the affected areas may eventually heal, but they are likely to leave behind significant scarring.
In order to confirm the diagnosis, a biopsy is conducted, which involves removing a tissue sample from the sore for microscopic analysis. Effective treatments for the condition include antibiotics such as tetracycline or erythromycin.