(A57) Chancroid
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Diagnosis chancroid is diagnosed Women are 18.90% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis chancroid
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis chancroid
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease chancroid - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 15-19
Disease Features chancroid
Chancroid - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - chancroid
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history and perform a physical examination.
- Identify any suspicious lesions on the genitalia.
- Perform a laboratory test to detect the presence of Haemophilus ducreyi bacteria.
- Perform a culture test to detect the presence of Haemophilus ducreyi bacteria.
- Perform a DNA test to detect the presence of Haemophilus ducreyi bacteria.
- Perform a serological test to detect the presence of Haemophilus ducreyi antibodies.
- Perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect the presence of Haemophilus ducreyi bacteria.
- Perform a histopathological examination of tissue samples.
- Perform an electron microscopic examination of tissue samples.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribing antibiotics, such as azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, or erythromycin.
- Prescribing topical creams or ointments.
- Providing pain relief medications.
- Recommending regular warm baths and keeping the area clean and dry.
- Providing education on safe sex practices.
- Recommending regular follow-up visits to monitor the progress of the treatment.
Chancroid - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease chancroid
Ulcer external
(Open sore, Lesion, Sore, Cut, Wound, Gash, Abrasion, Laceration, Scratch, Bruise)
Ulcer external is a type of skin lesion that is caused by a break in the skin, leading to an open sore. It usually appears as a red, raised area that is often painful and may have a yellowish or white pus-filled center. The area around the ulcer may be swollen and warm to the touch. Ulcer external c...
Bleeding
(Hemorrhaging, Haemorrhage, Hemorrhage, Discharge, Exuding, Ooze, Gush, Seep, Weep, Flow, Drain, Issue, Leak, Emit, Spill, Trickle, Shed, Siphon, Extrude, Squirt, Eject)
Bleeding is the loss of blood from the body. It can occur externally, through the skin, or internally, within the body. It is usually caused by a cut or wound, but can also be caused by a medical condition such as a bleeding disorder. It can range from mild to severe, and can be either acute (short-...
Enlarged lymph nodes
(Swollen lymph nodes, Enlarged lymph glands, Inflamed lymph nodes, Bulging lymph nodes, Tender lymph nodes, Enlarged lymph nodes, Swollen lymph glands, Inflamed lymph glands, Bulging lymph glands, Tender lymph glands)
Enlarged lymph nodes are swellings in the lymphatic system that can range in size from pea-sized to the size of a golf ball. They can develop in the neck, armpit, or groin and are usually painless. They can be caused by infection, inflammation, or cancer and may be accompanied by fever, night sweats...
Pustules
(Blisters, Bumps, Boil, Eruptions, Pimples, Papules, Nodules, Acne, Abscesses)
Pustules are small, raised bumps on the skin that contain pus. They may be red, yellow, or white and can be painful or itchy. They can develop quickly and appear as a single bump or in clusters. Pustules are commonly caused by bacterial or fungal infections, but they can also be the result of an all...