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Chancroid Definition
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  • Chancroid
A person with chancroid has a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria, Haemophilus ducreyi.

Chancroid causes ulcers on the genitals and swollen lymph nodes in the groin. Images

Chancroid is rare in the US and responds well to treatment with antibiotics.

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Last Updated: Sep 13, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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