Chancroid

Question 1

Chancroid organism & clinical features

Answer 1

H ducyrei

3-7 days post sex - tender erythematous apples that progress to pustules & subsequently to shallow ulcers

Inguinal adenopathy and buboes

Question 2

Chancroid diagnostics

Answer 2

Gram stain - GNR

Culture - swab in Stuart medium

NAAT

Question 3

Chancroid Tx

Answer 3

Beta lactamases

First line:

Ceftriaxone single dose IM OR

Azithro 2g stat

Second line:
Cipro or Ery