Donovanosis, true is___________________?

Correct answer: A. Caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis

  • A. Caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis
  • B. Lymphadenopathy is remarkable & diagnostic
  • C. Penicillin is drug of choice
  • D. Characterized by painful genital ulcers

Explanation

Donovanosis is a sexually transmitted ulcerative infection caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, now called Klebsiella granulomatis. Its ulcers are typically painless, lymphadenopathy is uncommon, and penicillin is not the usual drug of choice.

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