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What Is Chancroid?
Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi. Unlike the hard chancre that appears in syphilis, the ulcer in chancroid feels soft to the touch — hence its name. Red papules develop on the genitals, fill with pus, and unlike syphilis, the lesions are soft and painful.
Route of Chancroid Infection
Infects by Penetrating the Blood
Through the Skin
The causative organism, Haemophilus ducreyi, penetrates the blood through the skin. It is primarily transmitted through wounds.
Symptoms of Chancroid
Chancroid Resembling
Primary Syphilis
Chancroid presents a similar pattern to primary syphilis but differs in that it produces painful ulcers, and it rarely spreads beyond the genitals and does not cause systemic disease.
The incubation period is 5–14 days. In men, it mainly occurs on the prepuce, the coronal sulcus of the glans, and the penile shaft. It begins as papules and pustules, which when ruptured cause painful inflammatory ulcers. In approximately 30% of patients, painful inguinal lymphadenitis develops, which may rupture spontaneously.
Diagnosis of Chancroid
A clinical diagnosis can be made when one or more painful genital ulcers and regional lymph node swelling are present, and syphilis and herpes simplex virus infection have been excluded. Recently, PCR testing has been widely used to detect not only chancroid but also syphilis and herpes simplex virus, which can produce similar lesions.
Treatment of Chancroid
With medication, ulcers improve within 3 to 7 days. However, if the ulcers are large, treatment may take longer — sometimes more than 2 weeks — and scarring may remain even after the ulcers resolve. Inguinal lymph nodes generally recover somewhat more slowly than the ulcers.
Treatment Process
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Registration
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Consultation
In-person consultation with the doctor.
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Examination
Tests determined after consultation are performed.
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Treatment
Treatment is carried out based on examination results.
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Discharge
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