Presentation
Case presentation A 13-year-old girl presented with acute ulcers with pain and inflammation in the labia majora that prevented ambulation and was also associated with fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
A presentation of systemic toxicity, a productive cough, and bloody sputum suggests a large differential diagnosis. [tripdatabase.com]
Special Considerations Pregnancy Data suggest ciprofloxacin presents a low risk to the fetus during pregnancy, with a potential for toxicity during breastfeeding (317). Alternate drugs should be used during pregnancy and lactation. [cdc.gov]
One of the most frequent presenting symptoms is aphthous ulcers of the mouth with genital ulcers. The vulvar lesion tends to start out as a vesicle and evolve into an ulcer that develops a crust. [encognitive.com]
Genetic diseases can present with chronic ulceration of vulval and perianal skin. Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of disorders that present with blistering in childhood. [dermnetnz.org]
Urogenital
- Vulvar Pain
Chancroid is a painful vulvar ulcer. Trichomonas can sometimes be associated with vulvar pain. Dr. Lonky: What terminology do we use when we discuss vulvar pain? Dr. [mdedge.com]
Workup
Hence, it is important to know the workup and the thorough differential diagnosis to establish its diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Condyloma Lata Treatment Same as Primary Syphilis www.freelivedoctor.com 23. [slideshare.net]
The book gives clinicians the necessary background information to educate patients on how these diseases are transmitted and acquired, what treatment options are available, what to expect from treatment, and how to prevent reinfection. [books.google.com]
Principal Treatment Options Situation Recommended Alternative Uncomplicated infection Azithromycin 1g PO, stat OR Ceftriaxone 500mg in 2mL of 1% lignocaine IMI, stat OR Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO, BD for 3 days Alternative regimens are not recommended Treatment [sti.guidelines.org.au]
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. [cdc.gov]
Prognosis
Prognosis - Chancroid Prognosis is excellent with proper treatment. Treating sexual contacts of affected individual helps break cycle of infection. Resources - Chancroid Not supplied. [checkorphan.org]
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Etiology
[…] superimposed Fusobacterium infection is present Do not confuse with chancre, a lesion typical of infection with syphilis Epidemiology Mainly in developing countries, particularly Africa, Asia and Latin America Associated with commercial sex workers Etiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
More common in Sub-Saharan Africa Southeast Asia Latin America Etiology and Pathophysiology Haemophilus ducreyi enters through abraded skin during sexual activity, attaching to susceptible cells. [unboundmedicine.com]
Paz Bailey, G, Rahman, M, Chen, C, Changes in the etiology of sexually transmitted diseases in Botswana between 1993 and 2002: implications for the clinical management of genital ulcer disease. [journals.sagepub.com]
Epidemiology
Showing 1-10 of 51 references Sex, soap and antibiotics : the case for chancroid eradication Changing aetiology of genital ulcer disease ( GUD ) in STD clinic attenders with a rising HIV prevalence Epidemiological, clinical and microbiological features [pdfs.semanticscholar.org]
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[…] chancroid: may extend rapidly and be associated with ruptured inguinal abscess Phagedenic chancroid: may destroy external genitalia if superimposed Fusobacterium infection is present Do not confuse with chancre, a lesion typical of infection with syphilis Epidemiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
Genital Ulcer Disease Management Herpes Simplex Management • Treat for syphilis, and, depending upon local epidemiology, either chancroid, granuloma inguinale or lymphogranuloma venereum • Aspirate any fluctuant glands (surgical incision should be avoided [apps.who.int]
[…] sporadic cases, often misdiagnosed as genital herpes. 9, 10 The distinct decrease in prevalence has followed the introduction by the World Health Organization (WHO) of syndromic management for treating genital ulcer disease. 4 Nevertheless, the global epidemiology [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
Pathophysiology
More common in Sub-Saharan Africa Southeast Asia Latin America Etiology and Pathophysiology Haemophilus ducreyi enters through abraded skin during sexual activity, attaching to susceptible cells. [unboundmedicine.com]
Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology. N.p., 09 Feb. 2017. Web. 16 Apr. 2017. Last Updated: 16 January 2018. [soc.ucsb.edu]
The pathophysiological mechanism of ulcer in these cases is unknown. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] the glans [ ] Placement of a preputial bead Erotic dancing [ ] P lasmodium falciparum infection [ ] Contact dermatitis (eg, from the application of celandine juice to the foreskin [ ] ) Haemophilus ducreyi infection ( chancroid ) [ ] Previous Next: Pathophysiology [tripdatabase.com]
The identification of the causative agent of chancroid was first reported in 1889 by August Ducrey, following experiments in which he autoinoculated patients' forearms with pus from their genital ulcers. [3, 4, 5] Pathophysiology H ducreyi produces a [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Prevention The best prevention for chancroid is to use a condom during sexual intercourse. Chancroid can also be prevented by abstinence (avoidance of any sexual contact) and by being in a monogamous relationship with a disease-free partner. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Some researchers have speculated that these products, designed for use prior to sexual intercourse to prevent infection, might also be used for postcoital or emergency STD prevention. [un.org]
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