Granuloma inguinale

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1984 Sep;11(3):433-7. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(84)70186-1.

Abstract

An unusual American epidemic consisting of twenty cases of granuloma inguinale is chronicled. Evidence from this series supports the venereal transmission of the disorder. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole proved to be a safe and effective therapy.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Balanitis / diagnosis*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Drug Combinations / administration & dosage
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Granuloma Inguinale / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma Inguinale / drug therapy
  • Granuloma Inguinale / transmission
  • Homosexuality
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sex Work
  • Sulfamethoxazole / administration & dosage
  • Tetracycline / administration & dosage
  • Texas
  • Time Factors
  • Trimethoprim / administration & dosage
  • Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
  • Trimethoprim
  • Tetracycline
  • Sulfamethoxazole