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*Multiple '''painful''' lesions | *Multiple '''painful''' lesions | ||
*Painful inguinal lymphadenopathy (buboes) that may become an abscess and rupture | *Painful inguinal lymphadenopathy (buboes) that may become an abscess and rupture | ||
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*[[Ulcerative STDs]] | *[[Ulcerative STDs]] | ||
== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
*Generally clinical diagnosis | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*clean area with soap and water | |||
*I&D any fluctuant buboes | |||
*treat for other [[STDs]] as well | |||
*Antibiotics: | |||
**[[Azithromycin]] 1g PO x1 '''OR''' | |||
**[[Ceftriaxone]] 250 mg IM x1 with Erythromycin 500 mg PO QID x7 days '''OR''' | |||
**[[Ciprofloxacin]] 500mg PO BID x3 days | |||
===[[Antibiotic Sensitivities]]<ref>Sanford Guide 2014</ref>=== | ===[[Antibiotic Sensitivities]]<ref>Sanford Guide 2014</ref>=== | ||
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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
* | *Discharge | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Ulcerative STDs]] | *[[Ulcerative STDs]] | ||
== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 07:03, 18 August 2015
Background
- Causative agent: Haemophilus ducreyi
Clinical Features
- Multiple painful lesions
- Painful inguinal lymphadenopathy (buboes) that may become an abscess and rupture
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
- Generally clinical diagnosis
Management
- clean area with soap and water
- I&D any fluctuant buboes
- treat for other STDs as well
- Antibiotics:
- Azithromycin 1g PO x1 OR
- Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x1 with Erythromycin 500 mg PO QID x7 days OR
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID x3 days
Antibiotic Sensitivities[1]
Disposition
- Discharge
See Also
References
- ↑ Sanford Guide 2014
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