Granuloma inguinale

Introduction. 

Sexually transmitted disease caused by Klebsiella granulomatis; endemic in parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America

Summary

• Cause: Klebsiella granulomatis
• Microscopy: Gram-negative rods
• Symptoms: subcutaneous nodules that later form painless genital lesions
• Transmission: sexual (STD)
• Pathogenesis: Intracellular replication; capsule; formation of granuloma
• Treatment: Tetracycline, erythromycin, sulfa/trimethoprim

References/Links

1. http://www.emedicine.com/derm/images/2567053.jpg
2. http://www.upstate.edu/courseware/cytotech/gyn/parasites4.shtml