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Denise O. Daniele, MS; Thomas Wilkerson, MPH
Articles by Denise O. Daniele, MS; Thomas Wilkerson, MPH
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12/1/2021
Donovanosis, or granuloma inguinale, is an uncommon sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is much rarer than chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Donovanosis is found mainly in tropical regions, and is highly correlated with populations affected by poverty and lack of access to hygiene and public health infrastructure. However, recent news reports have described donovanosis as a "flesh-eating" STI that may be increasing in incidence in developed countries.
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