STD- chancroid

Question 1

Chancroid pathogenesis

Answer 1

• caused by Haemophilus Ducreyi, a gram-negative
  bacterium.

Question 2

Chancroid clinical manifestations

Answer 2

• Chancroid is one of two STDs which present with a painful
  ulcer.
• A pustule, usually on the vulva, becomes a painful ulcer
  within 72 hours, with a typically “ragged edge.

Question 3

Chancroid diagnosis :

Answer 3

A positive culture confirms the diagnosis

Question 4

Chancroid Management:

Answer 4

Single oral dose of azithromycin,or single IM dose of ceftriaxone,
or oral erythromycin base for seven days