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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Causative agent: Haemophilus ducreyi | *Causative agent: Haemophilus ducreyi | ||
[[File:Chancroidmale.jpg|thumb|Chancroid (male)]] [[File:Chancroidfemale.jpg|thumb|Chancroid (female)]] | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*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 | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 07:04, 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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