In some patients, the sores heal spontaneously. Possible Complications Scarring. Untreated or inadequately treated cases of chancroid may persist and secondary infection may develop. Measures Diagnostic tests may include a culture of fluid from the lesions and laboratory blood studies. Sexual partners should be examined also.
Treatment is with medications.
The buboes in the lymph nodes may require needle aspiration. Warm sitz baths may help ease any pain or discomfort. Sit in a bathtub with warm water 8 to 10 inches deep for 15 to 20 minutes. Do this 2 to 3 times a day. Other sexually transmitted diseases are often present and will need to be treated.