Donovanosis: Granuloma Inguinale

Ever since the publication of the first edition, there has been an incessant and irresistible temptation to update the same. In the meantime, the entity had gathered considerable awareness and momentum to eradicate donovanosis/granuloma inguinale altogether from across the globe, because it is one of the most pre-eminent genitoulcerative diseases to facilitate the transition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Several scintillating reports focusing attention on this particular issue has found their way into the literature. In fact, an overwhelming evidencebased literature is now available on the subject. It is, therefore, pertinent to take stock of the prevalent situation dwelling on various facets of the disease in the light of literature alert. The current recount is an endeavor in this direction. Once again an updated enlarged version of the book is made available along with color atlas depicting its salient morphological undertones for its precise instant diagnosis.