A Patient Is Taking Azithromycin to Treat a Chancroid Infection

A patient is taking azithromycin to treat a chancroid infection. Which of the following would be important counseling to the patient?

A) Apply a bacteriostatic ointment to the lesions twice daily.
B) Avoid washing the lesions to prevent spread of the infection.
C) Cover the lesions with gauze at all times to minimize discomfort.
D) Any sexual partners within the 10 days preceding the onset of symptoms should be examined and treated.