Chancroid Specialists in Sarojini Nagar, Delhi
Chancroid is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful genital sores and swollen lymph nodes …
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What is Chancroid?
Chancroid is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful genital sores and swollen lymph nodes in the groin.
Severity
Mild
Prevalence
More common in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean; declining in developed nations
Contagious
Yes