Donovanosis medical therapy: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
No edit summary |
m (Changes made per Mahshid's request) |
||
| (3 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
{{Donovanosis}} | {{Donovanosis}} | ||
{{CMG}} {{AE}} {{KD}} | {{CMG}} {{AE}} {{KD}}; {{NRM}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Antimicrobial therapy is | Antimicrobial therapy is the mainstay of treatment for donovanosis. [[Azithromycin]] 1 g PO once per week for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely healed is the preferred regimen. Alternative regimens include [[doxycycline]], [[ciprofloxacin]], [[erythromycin]], and [[trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]]. Pregnant women should be treated with erythromycin. Sexual partners should also be evaluated and treated. | ||
==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
*A limited number of studies on | *A limited number of studies on donovanosis treatment have been published. | ||
*Treatment halts progression of lesions, although prolonged therapy is usually required to permit granulation and reepithelialization of the ulcers. | *Treatment halts progression of lesions, although prolonged therapy is usually required to permit granulation and reepithelialization of the ulcers. | ||
*Healing typically proceeds inward from the ulcer margins. | *Healing typically proceeds inward from the ulcer margins. | ||
| Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
:*Note: The addition of an [[Aminoglycoside]] (e.g., [[Gentamicin]] 1 mg/kg IV q8h) to these regimens can be considered if improvement is not evident within the first few days of therapy. | :*Note: The addition of an [[Aminoglycoside]] (e.g., [[Gentamicin]] 1 mg/kg IV q8h) to these regimens can be considered if improvement is not evident within the first few days of therapy. | ||
===Special Considerations=== | ===Special Considerations=== | ||
*'''Pregnancy''': Doxycycline and | *'''Pregnancy''': Doxycycline, ciprofloxacin and sulfonamides are contraindicated among pregnant women. Pregnant and lactating women should be treated with the erythromycin or azithromycin regimen, and consideration should be given to the addition of a parenteral aminoglycoside (e.g., gentamicin). | ||
*'''HIV coinfection''': Individuals with both donovanosis and HIV infection should receive the same regimens as those who are HIV-negative; however, the addition of a parenteral aminoglycoside (e.g., gentamicin) can also be considered.<ref name="CDC">2015 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (June 4, 2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/donovanosis.htm Accessed March 03 2016</ref> | *'''HIV coinfection''': Individuals with both donovanosis and HIV infection should receive the same regimens as those who are HIV-negative; however, the addition of a parenteral aminoglycoside (e.g., gentamicin) can also be considered.<ref name="CDC">2015 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (June 4, 2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/donovanosis.htm Accessed March 03 2016</ref> | ||
| Line 30: | Line 30: | ||
Persons who have had sexual contact with a patient who has granuloma inguinale within the 60 days before onset of the patient’s symptoms should be examined and offered therapy. | Persons who have had sexual contact with a patient who has granuloma inguinale within the 60 days before onset of the patient’s symptoms should be examined and offered therapy. | ||
*Note: the value of empiric therapy in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms has not been established.<ref name="CDC"></ref> | *Note: the value of empiric therapy in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms has not been established.<ref name="CDC"></ref> | ||
==Surgical Care== | |||
Surgery may be necessary to correct [[elephantiasis]], [[strictures]], or [[fistulae]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| Line 36: | Line 39: | ||
[[Category:Sexually transmitted infections]] | [[Category:Sexually transmitted infections]] | ||
[[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | [[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
{{WikiDoc Help Menu}} | {{WikiDoc Help Menu}} | ||
{{WikiDoc Sources}} | {{WikiDoc Sources}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:36, 18 September 2017
|
Donovanosis Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Donovanosis medical therapy On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Donovanosis medical therapy |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Donovanosis medical therapy |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]; Nate Michalak, B.A.
Overview
Antimicrobial therapy is the mainstay of treatment for donovanosis. Azithromycin 1 g PO once per week for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely healed is the preferred regimen. Alternative regimens include doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Pregnant women should be treated with erythromycin. Sexual partners should also be evaluated and treated.
Medical Therapy
- A limited number of studies on donovanosis treatment have been published.
- Treatment halts progression of lesions, although prolonged therapy is usually required to permit granulation and reepithelialization of the ulcers.
- Healing typically proceeds inward from the ulcer margins.
- Relapse can occur 6–18 months after apparently effective therapy.
- Several antimicrobial regimens have been effective, but a limited number of controlled trials have been published.[1]
Antimicrobial Therapy
- Preferred regimen: Azithromycin 1 g PO once per week for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely healed[2]
- Alternative regimen (1): Doxycycline 100 mg PO bid for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely healed
- Alternative regimen (2): Ciprofloxacin 750 mg PO bid for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely healed
- Alternative regimen (3): Erythromycin base 500 mg PO qid for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely healed
- Alternative regimen (4): Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole one double-strength (160 mg/800 mg) tablet PO bid for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely healed
- Note: The addition of an Aminoglycoside (e.g., Gentamicin 1 mg/kg IV q8h) to these regimens can be considered if improvement is not evident within the first few days of therapy.
Special Considerations
- Pregnancy: Doxycycline, ciprofloxacin and sulfonamides are contraindicated among pregnant women. Pregnant and lactating women should be treated with the erythromycin or azithromycin regimen, and consideration should be given to the addition of a parenteral aminoglycoside (e.g., gentamicin).
- HIV coinfection: Individuals with both donovanosis and HIV infection should receive the same regimens as those who are HIV-negative; however, the addition of a parenteral aminoglycoside (e.g., gentamicin) can also be considered.[2]
Follow-Up
Patients should be followed clinically until signs and symptoms resolve.[2]
Treatment of Sex Partners
Persons who have had sexual contact with a patient who has granuloma inguinale within the 60 days before onset of the patient’s symptoms should be examined and offered therapy.
- Note: the value of empiric therapy in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms has not been established.[2]
Surgical Care
Surgery may be necessary to correct elephantiasis, strictures, or fistulae.
References
- ↑ O'Farrell N (2002). "Donovanosis". Sex Transm Infect. 78 (6): 452–7. PMC 1758360. PMID 12473810.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2015 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (June 4, 2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/donovanosis.htm Accessed March 03 2016