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Chancroid : Causes

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Chancroid
Chancroid is a sexually-transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria called Haemophilus ducreyi. The disease is found mainly in developing and third world countries. Only a small number of cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. ...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 8, 2007
Chancroid
Haemophilus ducreyi is spread from person to person by vaginal, anal, and oral sexual contact. Uncircumcised men are about three times more likely than circumcised men to become infected following exposure to Haemophilus ducreyi. Having unprotecte...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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