Question
Identify the causative organism of the following condition seen in the image
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Klebsiella granulomatis
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Chlamydia
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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Herpes
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Answer- A
Donovanosis, also known as granuloma inguinale, is a bacterial infection of the genital region caused by Klebsiella granulomatis. It is chronic and progressive and causes genital ulcers.
Donovanosis lesions usually start as a painless papule or subcutaneous nodule. The lesions develop the classic “beefy-red” appearance due to their high vascularity