Chancroid
Haemophilus ducreyi |
Overview
- Chancroid is a rare form of as genital ulceration that presents with/without bubo formation (localised swollen painful lymph nodes).
- The infections is more frequently seen in men than women, in uncircumcised versus circumcised men and has been associated with commercial sex workers and drug use in countries outside of Australia.
- Almost all cases are symptomatic and asymptomatic carriage is thought to be rare.
- Local acquisition is very uncommon in the developed world and increasingly uncommon in developing countries. Regions where chancroid is thought to occur include . Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia (except Thailand), Latin America and the Caribbean
Last Updated: Thursday, 29 March 2018