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Granuloma inguinale

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Alternative Names

Donovanosis


Prevention

Safe sex practices will prevent the spread of granuloma inguinale, as well as other sexually-transmitted diseases. Sexual contact with people living in tropical and subtropical climates increases the likelihood of exposure.


References

Keck JW. Ulcerative Lesions. Clin Fam Pract. 2005 Mar; 7(1); 13-30.

Rackel RE, Bope ET. Granuloma Inguinale. In: Conn's Current Therapy 2005. 57th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders; 2005:859.


Review Date: 06/17/2005
Reviewed By: Rocio Hurtado, M.D., Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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