Donovan Bodies are Diagnostic Mononuclear Cells from Lesions Associated With

Question

Donovan bodies are diagnostic mononuclear cells from lesions associated with:
A)non-gonococcal urethritis
B)lymphogranuloma
C)granuloma inguinale
D)Chlamydia infections

Accepted Answer

Donovan bodies are commonly associated with granuloma inguinale, also known as donovanosis. It is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Klebsiella granulomatis that primarily affects the genital area. Donovan bodies are intracellular inclusions seen within the infected cells and are considered diagnostic for this condition.