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Chancroid is a bacterial disease that is spread only through sexual contact.Chancroid is a sexually-transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria called Haemophilus ducreyi.The disease is found mainly in developing... |
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Symptoms
Within 1 day - 2 weeks after getting chancroid, a person will get a small bump in the genitals. The bump becomes an ...
Causes
Chancroid is a sexually-transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria called Haemophilus ducreyi. The disease is...
Tests
Chancroid is diagnosed by looking at the ulcer(s) and checking for swollen lymph nodes, as well as by getting a cultu...
Treatments
The infection is treated with antibiotics, including azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, and erythromycin. Lar...
Complications
Complications include urethral fistulas and scars on the foreskin of the penis in uncircumcised males. Patients with ...
Prevention
Chancroid is a bacterial infection that is spread by sexual contact with an infected person. Although not having sex ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of chancroid. Also call if you have ...
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