Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale): Klebsiella granulomatis

Klebsiella granulomatis This high power view shows organisms of K. granulomatis inside macrophages. The organism causes genital ulcers in donovanosis. This is an imprint from a biopsy specimen, stained with Giemsa. Intracellular K. granulomatis are also known as Donovan bodies.

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Summary:Klebsiella granulomatis This high power view shows organisms of K. granulomatis inside macrophages. The organism causes genital ulcers in donovanosis. This is an imprint from a biopsy specimen, stained with Giemsa. Intracellular K. granulomatis are also known as Donovan bodies.

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