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                                           Chancroid is a bacterial condition that causes open sores on or around the genitals. It's a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI), which means it's transmitted through sexual contact. It's rarely seen in the United States. Chancroid is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi and results in painful, superficial ulcers, often with regional lymphadenopathy. Chancroid occurs in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, and is an important cofactor of HIV transmission. The genital ulcer from chancroid is painful, tender, and nonindurated.

SYMPTOMS

             The most common symptoms of chancroid are painful, red-colored bumps in the genital region that become ulcerated, open sores. The base of the ulcer can appear grey or yellow. Chancroid sores are often very painful in men but less noticeable and painful in women.

  • The ulcers can vary in size and are usually anywhere from 1 to 2 cm acrossTrusted Source. Some may be larger.
  • The ulcers have a soft center that’s gray to yellowish-gray with defined, or sharp, edges.
  • The ulcers may bleed easily if touched.
  • pain during sexual intercourse or while urinating
  • swelling in the groin, which is where the lower abdomen and thigh meet
  • swollen lymph nodes that can break through the skin and lead to large abscesses, or collections of pus, that drain.

                                  A chancre is a symptom of syphilis, while a chancroid is a symptom of the STI of the same name. It's easy to see why people confuse these two lesions, as they are both caused by sexually transmitted bacterial infections. Left untreated, chancroid can cause serious damage to the skin and genitals. Like other STDs, if left untreated, chancroid can also increase a person's chance of getting or spreading HIV.
                                   If you have symptoms or think you've been exposed to chancroid, get examined and treated immediately to avoid any complications. The incubation period is short, varying from two to ten days, but may be up to 14 days. The first lesion may even be noticed within 24 hours if there was an excoriation of the genital skin at the time of sexual intercourse, but may rarely be delayed for about 4 weeks.

If you’re sexually active, you may be at risk for chancroid. If you travel to or live in a country where the condition is more common, you may be more at risk.

If you’re a heterosexual male, your risk for chancroid increases. Other risk factors for chancroid include:

  • sex with commercial sex workers
  • drug or alcohol use disorder
  • anything associated with higher risk sexual practices
  • multiple partners


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