Granuloma Inguinale


D efinition —A sexually transmitted disease, marked by ulceration, caused by the intercellular, gram-negative rod Klebsiella granulomatis .

Clinical Features

Epidemiology

  • Endemic in tropical and subtropical areas in sexually active adults.

  • Sporadic outbreaks do occur in Western countries.

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