title: Granuloma inguinale.
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.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D001446:Balanitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006100:Granuloma Inguinale / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011477:Sex Work; D013420:Sulfamethoxazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013781:Texas; D013997:Time Factors; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination; D014295:Trimethoprim; D013752:Tetracycline; D013420:Sulfamethoxazole