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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Genital ulcer disease (GUD) can be defined as diseases characterized by genital, anal, or perianal lesions that are ulcerative or pustular. GUD are typically caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI) but also by other non-STI conditions. | |||
==Classification== | |||
Sexually transmitted diseases characterized as GUD include: | |||
*[[Chancroid]] | |||
*[[Herpes simplex|Genital herpes]] | |||
*[[Donovanosis|Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale]] | |||
*[[Lymphogranuloma venereum]] | |||
*[[Syphilis]] | |||
Other non-sexually transmitted conditions that may be associated with genital, anal, and perianal lesions include: | |||
*[[Genital candidiasis]] | |||
*[[Trauma]] | |||
*[[Carcinoma]] | |||
*Aphthae | |||
*[[Fixed drug eruption]] | |||
*[[Psoriasis]] | |||
Revision as of 18:50, 1 February 2016
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.
Synonyms and keywords: GUD
Overview
Genital ulcer disease (GUD) can be defined as diseases characterized by genital, anal, or perianal lesions that are ulcerative or pustular. GUD are typically caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI) but also by other non-STI conditions.
Classification
Sexually transmitted diseases characterized as GUD include:
Other non-sexually transmitted conditions that may be associated with genital, anal, and perianal lesions include: