Most patients with granuloma inguinale recover completely, although superinfected ulcers may require lengthy courses of medication. Early treatment prevents the complications associated with second- and third-stage infection.
Granuloma inguinale is a sexually transmitted infection that affects the skin and mucous membranes of the anal and genital areas.
The most significant distinguishing characteristic of granuloma inguinale is the skin ulcer, which is larger than in most other diseases, painless, irregular in shape, and likely to bleed when touched.
Granuloma inguinale is spread primarily through heterosexual and male homosexual contact; however, its occurrence in children and sexually inactive adults indicates that it may also be spread by contact with human feces.
Rod-shaped oval organisms found in tissue samples from patients with granuloma inguinale. Donovan bodies appear deep purple when stained with Wright's stain.
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
Prognosis is generally good for patients with pernicious anemia
The prognosis for reversing vitamin toxicity is excellent for most patients
The prognosis for a patient with a movement disorder depends on the specific disorder
The prognosis for Refsum disease is highly variable. Without treatment, the prognosis is poor. In patients who are treated appropriately, many neurological symptoms and ichthyosis (scaly, dry skin) generally disappear.
Kuru is always fatal.
The prognosis for most patients with acute low back pain is excellent. About 80% of patients recover completely in 4-6 weeks.