How is Granuloma Inguinale transmitted?
Granuloma Inguinale is spread by sexual contact with an infected individual. It can be spread from one person to another as long as the infected person remains untreated and bacteria from lesions are present. To decrease your risk of contracting granuloma iguinale, • Limit your number of sex partners. • Use a condom. • Wash your genitals after sexual intercourse. How is granuloma inguinale diagnosed? After a physical examination of the genital area, your doctor may perform the following tests: • Biopsy of lesion to provide tissue for microscopic examination • Culture of tissue sample Once infected with Granuloma Inguinale, will the person be immune to further breakouts? No. What are the treatment options for Granuloma Inguinale? Your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic that will cure the infection. The most common antibiotics prescribed are: Tetracycline or doxycycline, Sulfamethoxazole, Gentamicin, Streptomycin, Ciprofloxacin, and Erythromycin. It takes about 3 to 5 weeks for total he
