Donovanosis in Central India: A Series of Six Cases and Review of Literature
Published: April 1, 2019 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/39500.12790
Sumit Ashok Hajare, Jayesh Ishwardas Mukhi, Kinjal Deepak Rambhia, Rajesh Pratap Singh
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Leprology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
2. Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Leprology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
3. Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Leprology, H.B.T. Medical College and Dr. R.N. Cooper Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
4. Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Leprology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
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Dr. Sumit Ashok Hajare,
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Donovanosis is a chronic, sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Klebsiella granulomatis, previously known as Calymmatobacterium granulomatis characterised by granulomatous ulceration affecting primarily genitalia and inguinal region. It is endemic in tropical regions of the world including the east coast of India. We hereby report six cases of Donovanosis in Central India registered in two years, diagnosed by presence of beefy red granulomatous ulcers and microscopic visualisation of Donovan bodies on tissue smear. Five out of six cases were associated with HIV infection and required longer duration of treatment and often a combination of antibiotics.
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