The soft chancre is caused by infection with the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi and can be treated with antibiotics such as azithromycin and erythromycin, as well as appropriate topical treatments.
Soft chancre is caused by infection with the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi, which enters the epidermis through a break or minor abrasion in the skin or mucous membrane. Haemophilus ducreyi is a gram-negative, parthenogenetic anaerobic bacterium that is treated primarily with antibiotics.
Commonly used drugs include azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, etc. Appropriate drugs need to be selected under the guidance of a medical professional, and quinolone antibiotics are contraindicated in pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
Appropriate topical treatments are also available, such as topical erythromycin ointment or povidone-iodine dressing coverage as prescribed by the doctor. The appearance of noma is recommended to consult a doctor in time, do not self-medication, so as not to delay the condition.