A male patient presented with granulomatous penile ulcer. On Wright geimsa stain tiny organisms of 2 microns within macrophages seen. What is the causative organism?
Correct Answer: Calymmatobacterium granulomatis
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Calymmatobacterium granulomatosis Investigations Tissue smearMade from a piece of crushed ulcer tissueStained with Giemsa or Leishman stainOrganisms appear as intracellular (in macrophages) "bipolar inclusions" - safety pin or telephone handle appearance.
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