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  2. Tinea cruris - Wikipedia

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    Tinea cruris (TC), also known as jock itch, is a common type of contagious, superficial fungal infection of the groin and buttocks region, which occurs predominantly but not exclusively in men and in hot-humid climates. [3] [4] Typically, over the upper inner thighs, there is an intensely itchy red raised rash with a scaly well-defined curved ...

  3. Granuloma inguinale - Wikipedia

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    The disease is commonly known as donovanosis, after the Donovan bodies seen on microscopy, which are a diagnostic sign. [ 13 ] The causative organism, Klebsiella granulomatis , was called Calymmatobacterium granulomatis , and some sources still use this classification, [ 14 ] [ 15 ] from the Greek kalymma (a hood or veil), referring to the ...

  4. Genital ulcer - Wikipedia

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    Genital herpes ulcers. A genital ulcer is an open sore located on the genital area, which includes the vulva, penis, perianal region, or anus. Genital ulcers are most commonly caused by infectious agents (fungal infections, secondary bacterial infections, or sexually transmitted infections such as genital herpes, syphilis or chancroid).

  5. What are the signs of a bacterial infection? Experts explain.

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    Certain bacterial infections can be serious and in some cases, life-threatening, say experts. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment. Fitness. Food. Games ...

  6. Lymphogranuloma venereum - Wikipedia

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    Systemic signs which can appear include fever, decreased appetite, and malaise. Diagnosis is more difficult in women and men who have sex with men (MSM) who may not have the inguinal symptoms. [citation needed] Over the course of the disease, lymph nodes enlarge, as may occur in any infection of the same areas as well. Enlarged nodes are called ...

  7. Pediculosis pubis - Wikipedia

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    The main symptom is an intense itch in the groin, particularly at night. There may be some grey-blue discolouration at the feeding site, and eggs and lice may be visible. [1] [2] [3] Scratch marks, crusting and scarring may be seen, and there may be signs of secondary bacterial infection. [1]

  8. Tinea corporis - Wikipedia

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    Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the body, similar to other forms of tinea. Specifically, it is a type of dermatophytosis (or ringworm) that appears on the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin ; however, it may occur on any superficial part of the body.

  9. Chlamydia - Wikipedia

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    Chlamydia is known as the "silent epidemic", as at least 70% of genital C. trachomatis infections in women (and 50% in men) are asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis, [15] and can linger for months or years before being discovered.