Granuloma Inguinale

Overview

Anogenital ulcers caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis as distinguished from lymphogranuloma inguinale (see LYMPHOGRANULOMA VENEREUM) caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS. Diagnosis is made by demonstration of typical intracellular Donovan bodies in crushed-tissue smears.

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Quick facts about Granuloma Inguinale

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C01.150.252.400.310.417|C01.150.252.734.451|C01.150.252.819.360|C01.221.812.281.451|C01.778.281.451|C01.800.720.360|C12.100.937.281.451|C17.800.838.765.360

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