infections
Chancroid
Treatment of Chancroid
An antibiotic Several antibiotics, given either by mouth or as an injection, are effective for chancroid. The following may be used: Ceftriaxonein a single injection into a muscle Azithromycin,ciprofloxacin, orerythromycintaken by mouth in a single dose If buboes are causing discomfort, doctors may make an incision to drain them. This treatment is done only if people are taking antibiotics to control the infection. If sex partners have had sexual contact with the infected person during the 10 days before the person's symptoms began, they are examined and treated regardless of whether they have symptoms of chancroid. 