Haemophilus ducreyi
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 Photomicrograph of H. ducreyi
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| Haemophilus ducreyi (Neveu-Lemaire 1921) Bergey et al. 1923 |
Haemophilus ducreyi is a fastidious Gram-negative streptobacillus causing the sexually transmitted disease chancroid characterized by painful sores on the genitalia. nl:Haemophilus ducreyi Template:WikiDoc Sources
Treatment
- Chancroid
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