Donovanosis: An STD With a Cause...

Calymmatobacterium Granulomatis, (scientific name) is a specific species of bacteria that causes Granuloma Inguinale, (most commonly called Donovanosis). Donovanosis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects the groin area. Donovanosis usually forms as genital lesions, which are slow to heal, develop, and cause little or no pain. Unfortunately, the disease is usually ulcerative. Interestingly, Donovanosis is caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, a gram-negative pleomorphic bacillus. The bacterium is rod shaped. Donovanosis is mostly transmitted through …

…not, you need to be tested at your local hospital/ health clinic. The test involves a tissue biopsy, and is virtually painless. <Tab/>Fun Facts: The disease is most commonly found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world (such as Africa, South America, and the Caribbean Islands). Approximately 100 cases are reported around the world annually. Men are affected more than women are because they are more vulnerable to the disease.