Chancroid

Background

• cause: H ducreyi
• multiple painful lesions

Clinical Features

• painful inguinal lymphadenopathy (buboes) that may become an abscess and rupture

Management

1. clean area with soap and water
2. I&D any fluctuant buboes
3. treat for other STDs as well
4. Antibiotics:
   1. Azithromycin 1g PO x 1 OR
   2. Cetriaxone 250 mg IM x 1 with Erythromycin 500 mg PO QID x 7 days OR
   3. Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID x 3 days

Disposition

• Normally Outpatient

See Also

• Ulcerative STDs

Source

• Emedicine)