Donovanosis prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]; Nate Michalak, B.A.
Overview
Overview
Since there is no vaccine for donovanosis, methods of primary prevention include: abstaining from sexual activity, limiting number of sexual partners and using a male or female condom. The goal of secondary prevention is to stop the spread of disease. Therefore infected individuals should abstain from sexual intercourse until symptoms reside.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
- Abstaining from sexual activity is the only way to prevent a sexually transmitted infection
- There is no vaccine for donovanosis
- Limit number of sexual partners
- Using a barrier method of contraception (male or female condom) may prevention transmission of K. granulomatis.[1]
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Secondary prevention methods are similar to that of primary. The goal is to stop the spread of the disease so infected individuals should abstain from sexual intercourse until symptoms reside.
References
References
- ↑ Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale). MedlinePlus (September 01, 2013). https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000636.htm Accessed March 02, 2016.
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