Herpes genitalis: diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
It is most common in tropical or subtropical regions like southeast India and Guyana. Granuloma inguinale: This rare STI, caused by the bacteria Klebsiella granulomatis, manifests with a painless lump on or near the genitals that slowly enlarges and breaks open to form a sore.It is most common in parts of Africa and the Caribbean. Chancroid: This rare STI, caused by the bacteria Hemophilus ducreyi, triggers the outbreak of painless lesions with crusting on or near the genitals.Penile thrush: Also known as penile candidiasis, this fungal infection most commonly develops beneath the foreskin, where it can cause redness, blisters, and balanitis (pain and inflammation of the head of the penis).Even so, an outbreak of shingles on the genitals is exceptionally rare. Shingles: This viral infection, caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, triggers the outbreak of painful blisters similar to genital herpes.
