Rising incidence of chancroid in Rotterdam. Epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects.

Abstract

The incidence of chancroid [Haemophilus ducreyi] in Rotterdam increased by more than 5-fold during 1977-78. In a retrospective study of 53 patients with chancroid seen at this clinic during this period, the results of smears were positive in 82% and of cultures in 84% of those for whom cultures were performed. Symptoms were generally mild. Treatment with co-trimoxazole was highly effective clinically as confirmed by in vitro sensitivity studies.