What is Chancroid? Chancroid is a bacterial infection that causes open sores on or around the genitals of men and women. It’s a type of venereal disease, which means it’s transmitted through sexual contact. It’s rarely seen in the United States.

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by Haemophilus ducrevi bacteria. Chancroid is characterized by painful ulcers in the genital area that appear about 4-10 days after infection. The sores have a grey or yellow base and may bleed when touched.

Symptoms For Chancroid

Chancroid symptoms usually appear about 4–10 days after infection. Chancroid symptoms may include

• Open sores, usually on the penis, rectum, and vulva — especially around the opening to the vagina. Sores may produce pus and be painful.
• Swollen glands in the groin.

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Facts About Chancroid
Chancroid is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact with a chancroid sore. Men often have only a single sore, whereas women more commonly develop multiple sores. Chancroid is easily treated with antibiotics. As with many STIs, it is prevented by practicing safe sex. Chancroid is a risk factor for exposure to HIV due to the open, bleeding sores that it causes. Individuals with HIV are also at an increased risk for slow healing and may require multiple rounds of antibiotics to treat the infection.

How To Treat Chancroid

There are several basic ways to treat Chancroid. They may vary depending on the level of infection severity. The first stage of disease can be easily treated with the help of medication. At the same time there are occasions when infection goes away on its own.

However you should note that it may not happen earlier than in several months which may be inappropriate considering possible side effects. If you want to make your treatment fast and efficient, you should take antibiotic medications. Follow prescriptions of your doctor. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to terminate bacteria which resulted in infection. In addition they may also come in handy when it comes to decreasing of scarring possibility during ulcer treatment course.

In some cases surgery may be the only way to remove infection. Though it still can result in slight scarring, it will help to prevent swelling and reduce the pain while healing sores. Antibiotics are usually effective – Zithromax 1.0 gm (250mg x 4 tablets) or Cipro 500 mg twice a day for 3 days or Cipro XR 500 mg once a day for 3 days.