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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Nate Michalak, B.A.; Serge Korjian M.D.

Overview

Methods of primary prevention include: limiting the number of sexual partners, especially those who are prostitutes, using a barrier method of contraception, avoiding traveling to endemic areas of chancroid and prophylaxis with azithromycin. The goal of secondary prevention is to stop the spread of disease. Therefore infection individuals should abstain from sexual intercourse until symptoms reside.

Primary Prevention

• Limit number of sexual partners
• Avoid sexual intercourse with prostitutes
• Use a barrier method of contraception
• Avoid traveling to areas with a high prevalence of chancroid, especially Africa, southeast Asia, and Latin America
• Prophylaxis with azithromycin

Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention methods are similar to that of primary. The goal is to stop the spread of the disease so infected individuals should abstain from sexual intercourse until symptoms reside.