Distinguishing normal from abnormal: Is it a genital ulcer, chancre or something else?

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Distinguishing normal from abnormal: Is it a genital ulcer, chancre or something else?

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Syphilis infection in heterosexual males and females is becoming more common

SEXUAL HEALTH

Infectious disease and sexual health specialist Massimo Giola highlights the importance of preparation and practice for performing genital examinations, particularly since there is a syphilis epidemic here in New Zealand

Key points, It may be appropriate to presumptively treat a genital ulcer as a chancre before a serologic diagnosis of syphilis is made – use intramuscular benzath