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WikiDoc Infectious Disease Project — Pathogen-Based Infections

Pathogens of Public Health Significance

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Pathogens of Clinical Significance

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Bacteria – Gram-Negative Cocci and Coccobacilli

• Chancroid Treatment

• Preferred Regimen: Azithromycin 1 g PO in a single dose OR Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM in a single dose OR Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO bid for 3 days OR Erythromycin base 500 mg PO three tid for 7 days
• Note(1): Regardless of whether symptoms of the disease are present, sex partners of patients who have chancroid should be examined and treated if they had sexual contact with the patient during the 10 days preceding the patient’s onset of symptoms.
• Note(2):Persons with HIV infection might require repeated or longer courses of therapy, and treatment failures can occur with any regimen.