Although there are few cases in the United States, safe sex practices will prevent the spread of granuloma inguinale as well as other sexually-transmitted diseases. Sexual contact with people living in tropical and subtropical climates increases the likelihood of exposure. No serological tests such as that used to detect syphilis are available for diagnosing granuloma inguinale. Most treatment courses run 3 weeks. A follow-up examination is essential because the disease can reappear after an apparently successful cure.
Untreated disease can lead to complications.
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