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Chancroid Flashcards

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What is chancroid?

A

An STI caused by Haemophilus ducreyi

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Where is chancroid common?

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Most common in tropical and subtropical resource poor countries

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What type of bacteria is Haemophilus ducreyi?

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Gram negative coccobacillus

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What are the risk factors for chancroid?

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Unprotected sex
High number of sexual partners
Sex work
Cocaine use
Uncircumsised

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How long after exposure do symptoms take to develop?

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4-10 days

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What is the presentation of chancroid?

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Painful genital papules
Genital ulcers
Bleeding from lesions
Painful lymphadenopathy

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What are the differentials of chancroid?

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Syphilis
Herpes simplex
Lymphogranuloma venerum

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What investigations can be used to confirm a diagnosis of chancroid?

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Culture
PCR
Lymph node aspirate culture

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What is the management of chancroid?

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Antibiotic treatment - options include:
- Azithromycin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Ceftriaxone

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