infections
Granuloma Inguinale
Treatment of Granuloma Inguinale
An antibiotic Testing and treatment of sex partners Treatment is with the antibioticazithromycintaken by mouth for at least 3 weeks. The antibioticstrimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole,doxycycline,erythromycin, andciprofloxacinare alternative treatments. Sometimes antibiotics are given by injection into a muscle or vein. When treated, people usually begin to improve within 7 days. Healing may be slow and sores may recur. Then, treatment is required for a longer time. After treatment appears successful, people should be checked periodically for 6 months. Current sex partners should be examined and, if infected, treated. 