Chancroid

OVERVIEW

Chancroid refers to a particular type of sexually transmitted disease (STD) that commonly causes a painful genital ulcer.

WHAT CAUSES IT?

This STD is caused by the pathogen Haemophilus ducreyi

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Physical Exam:

Genital exam: 

  • Painful ulcer is characteristic
  • Unilaterally lymph node enlargement (matted and may rupture)
ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS 

This archive compiles standardized exam questions that relate to this topic.

 

Page Updated: 09.12.2016