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- This is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi. It often occurs simultaneously with other sexually transmitted diseases, such as Herpes, Syphilis, and HIV
infection.
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- Pus-filled blister initially
- Lesion then rupture and become
ulcerated
- Multiple lesions then form, often
joining together
- Women may have the disease with
lesions
- Swollen lymph glands
- Lymph glands may burst
- Fever, chills, and malaise
- Inflammation of the head of the
penis
- Inflammation of the clitoris
- Foreskin of penis becomes
narrowed
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- Sexual transmission
- Contact with lesion by medical
personnel
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- Culture on a special petri
dish
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- Antibiotics -- many work well:
- Azithromycin -- single dose by mouth
- Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) -- single dose injection
- Augmentin
- Erythromycin
- Ciprofloxacin
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