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Granuloma Inguinale

Granuloma Inguinale is a type of rare sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a bacteria named as Klebsiella granulomatis.<br>

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Granuloma Inguinale

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  1. GranulomaInguinale

  2. GranulomaInguinale GranulomaInguinale is a rare sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by Klebsiellagranulomatis bacteria. The most important risk factor for having this disease is unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple partners.One of the most important symptoms of this disease is the presence of painless, beefy red sores in the genital region or anus, which may bleed easily if injured.Antibiotics, like streptomycin and erythromycin are the mainstay of treatment for GranulomaInguinale. These are typically recommended for a period of 3-4 weeks.

  3. What are the causes of GranulomaInguinale? GranulomaInguinale is caused by a rod-shaped bacterium which is known as Klebsiellagranulomatis.The mode of transmission of this infection is through the sexual route GranulomaInguinale is a sexually-transmitted infection. This bacterium is also known as Donovaniagranulomatis, and hence, GranulomaInguinale is also known as Donovanosis.

  4. How is GranulomaInguinale Diagnosed? An accurate diagnosis of GranulomaInguinale might involve the following procedures and exams: • Complete evaluation of medical history, along with a thorough physical examination • Genital examination to check for skin ulcers that are painless, likely to bleed, irregular in shape, or are fairly large in size • Scraping or biopsy of the lesion: It is one of the confirmatory diagnostic tests used for GranulomaInguinale. The technique involves injecting a local anesthetic so that a tissue sample may be taken. The sample is stained with Wrights stain, which will turn Donovan bodies dark purple. Donovan bodies present in skin tissue can help confirm GranulomaInguinale diagnosis

  5. Symptoms What are the Signs and Symptoms of GranulomaInguinale?When an individual gets infected with the causative bacteria, it may take up to 12 weeks for the symptoms of GranulomaInguinale to become apparent.In many cases, the initial sores can go unnoticed, as they may not be painful or at a directly visible location.In affected individuals, initial signs are typically observed in the genital region.

  6. Continue: Symptoms The signs and symptoms of GranulomaInguinale may include: • Presence of red bumps near the groin, genital or anal region • Sores around the genitals or anus • Bleeding from the sores • Skin discoloration around the genitals • Foul-smelling ulcers that are characterized by granulation tissue around the edges • There can be associated fever due to the infection

  7. Treatment How is GranulomaInguinale Treated? • Oral antibiotics are most effectively used to treat GranulomaInguinale, some of them are – Ampicillin, Erythromycin, Tetracycline and Streptomycin • These are typically prescribed for a duration of 3-4 weeks • The antibiotic course should be completed as prescribed by the doctor, even if the visible signs and symptoms of the condition disappear

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