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. You’re Reading…
D efinition —Infection secondary to infection with Haemophilus ducreyi marked by painful ulcers and adenopathy. Clinical Features Epidemiology Most common in tropical and subtropical developing countries. It is more common in males than females and is commonly seen in the…
PITFALL D efinition —A sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum . Clinical Features Epidemiology Primary syphilis typically occurs in young, sexually active adults. Secondary and tertiary disease is much less common due to the effectiveness of antibiotic…
PITFALL D efinition —A chronic herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection lasting more than 1 month. Clinical Features Epidemiology This is the most common ulcerative disease of the genital tract in developed countries. A prevalence of upward of 20 million cases…
D efinition —An ulcerative sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) (double-stranded DNA). Clinical Features Epidemiology The most common ulcerative disease of the genital tract in developed countries. A prevalence of upward of 20 million cases…
D efinition —A viral infection of the skin (often sexually transmitted when involving the genital area) caused by a DNA poxvirus. Clinical Features Epidemiology Genital infection most commonly occurs in young, sexually active individuals. In this population it is commonly…
D efinition —Infection marked by a shift in the vaginal flora. Caused by a decrease in the normal lactobacilli and an increase in numerous other organisms ( Gardnerella vaginalis , Mobiluncus , Mycoplasma hominis , Prevotella , Porphyromonas , Bacteroides…
D efinition —A fungal infection caused by any member of the Candida species of fungi. Clinical Features Epidemiology Very common, affecting up to 75% of females starting after menarche and increasing in incidence with peaks in the third or fourth…
D efinition —The sensation of pain localized to the vulvar vestibule. Clinical Features Epidemiology Once thought to be a relatively rare condition, it is now known to affect millions of women. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
D efinition —A granulomatous, inflammatory bowel disease that may spread to involve other sites such as skin and mucosa. Clinical Features Epidemiology Seen in patients with Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease has no gender predilection and usually manifests in the second…