Chancroids

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By: Lizbeth Camacho

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Chancroid

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Chancroid is  a venereal bacterial infection that causes painful ulcerations of the lymph nodes in the genital region 

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What is it?

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Chancroids spreads through sexual contactIt's caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyiThe  STI is rare in Europe in and North America but present in some African and carribean countries In 2000, Chancroid decreased from 69% to 15% Affects both men and womenMay higher risk of other STI's 

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Who is at Risk?

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Who is at Risk?

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Contact with chancroid soresUnprotected sexual contact Multiple sexual partnersCompromised immunity 

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It takes about 3-10 days for symptoms to show up after the contraction red bumps appear that become ulcerated open soresurethritis, or inflammation of the urethraabnormal vaginal dischargepain and bleeding of the sore yellow or grey discharge from soredysuria- caused by urethra inflammation 

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Symptoms

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Is it Curable?

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Yes!

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A medical diagnosis is neededantibiotics The CDC provides a few examples of antibiotic therapy    - azithromycin    - ceftriaxone    - ciprofloxacin    - erythromycinUlcers usually resolve within 3 -7 daysLarge ulcers may take up to 2 weeks to resolve

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How is it Treated?

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AbstinenceAsking your partner for their sexual and STI historyAlways using protection during sexual intercourseLimiting or reducing secual partnersRegular STI testing  

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Prevention!

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Sources

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https://emedicine.medscaoe.com/article214737-overviewhttps://healthline.com/health/chancroid#outlookhttps://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/chancroid.htmhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322835