Lesson 5. Chancroid

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Last Updated: October 12th, 2021
Authors:
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures: None
,
Chase A. Cannon, MD, MPH
Chase A. Cannon, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Medical Director
Public Health - Seattle & King County Sexual Health Clinic
Disclosures: Grant to Institution: Hologic

Treatment

Successful treatment for chancroid cures the infection, resolves the clinical symptoms, and prevents transmission to others. In advanced cases, scarring can result despite successful therapy.

Diseases Characterized by Genital, anal, or Perianal Ulcers: Chancroid Treatment

References

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2015. Other sexually transmitted diseases. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016.
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  • Workowski KA, Bolan GA; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). MMWR Recomm Rep. 2015;64(No. RR-3):1-137.

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