Symptoms of Chancroid

Symptoms of Chancroid

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Chancroid includes the 11 symptoms listed below:

• Genital ulcers
• Painful open genital sores
• Swollen groin lymph nodes
• Tender groin lymph nodes
• Painful urination
• Painful defecation
• Painful intercourse
• Rectal bleeding
• Vaginal discharge
• Genital ulcers
• Painful groin lymph glands
• more information...»

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• Hidden Causes of Chancroid
• Other Causes -- causes of these or similar symptoms

Chancroid: Complications

Review medical complications possibly associated with Chancroid:

• Abscess
• Scarring
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Chancroid: Medical Mistakes

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Chancroid: Undiagnosed Conditions

Diseases that may be commonly undiagnosed in related medical areas:

• Sexual Disorders & STDs -- serious diseases often undiagnosed:
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- Undiagnosed
  • Chlamydia -- Undiagnosed
  • Gonorrhea -- Undiagnosed
  • HIV -- Undiagnosed
  • Genital Herpes -- Undiagnosed
  • Hepatitis -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical tests related to Chancroid:

• Home STD Testing
  • Home HIV Tests
  • Home Chlamydia Tests
  • Home Hepatitis Tests
  • Home Herpes Tests
  • Home Trichomonas Tests
• Sexuality & Libido: Home Testing:
  • Home Hormone Tests
  • Home Libido Tests
  • Home Menopause Testing
  • Home Andropause Tests
• Liver Health & Hepatitis: Home Testing
  • Home Hepatitis Tests
  • Home Liver Tests
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Chancroid?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Chancroid includes:

• Genital herpes
• Syphilis
• Herpes simplex
• Primary syphillis
• Lymphogranuloma venereum
• more diagnoses...»

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Genital ulcers - see all causes of Genital sores
• Genital ulcers - see all causes of Genital sores
• Painful defecation - see all causes of Pain
• Painful intercourse - see all causes of Painful intercourse
• Painful open genital sores - see all causes of Sexual pain
• Painful urination - see all causes of Urination pain
• Rectal bleeding - see all causes of Rectal bleeding
• Swollen groin lymph nodes - see all causes of Groin swelling
• Tender groin lymph nodes - see all causes of Groin symptoms
• Vaginal discharge - see all causes of Vaginal discharge

Medical Books Online about Chancroid

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Symptoms of Chancroid: Online Medical Books

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Chancroid: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

After a 3- to 5-day incubation period, a small papule appears at the entry site, usually the groin or inner thigh; in the male, it may appear on the penis; in the female, on the vulva, vagina, or cervix. (See Chancroidal lesion.) Occasionally, this papule may erupt on the tongue, lip, breast, or navel. The papule rapidly ulcerates, becoming painful, soft, and malodorous; it bleeds easily and produces pus. It’s gray and shallow, with irregular edges, and measures up to 2.5 cm in diameter. Within 2 to 3 weeks, inguinal adenitis develops, creating suppurated, inflamed nodes that may rupture into large ulcers or buboes. Headache and malaise occur in 50% of patients. During the healing stage, phimosis may develop.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Chancroid:

The infection begins with the appearance of painful open sores on the genitals, sometimes accompanied by swollen, tender lymph nodes in the groin. These symptoms occur within a week after exposure. Symptoms in women are often less noticeable and may be limited to painful urination or defecation, painful intercourse, rectal bleeding, or vaginal discharge. Chancroid lesions may be difficult to distinguish from ulcers caused by genital herpes or syphilis. A physician must therefore diagnose the infection by excluding other diseases with similar symptoms. People with chancroid can be treated effectively with one of several antibiotics. Chancroid is one of the genital ulcer diseases that may be associated with an increased risk of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS. (Source: excerpt from Other Important STDS, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Chancroid as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Chancroid, it is also important to consider Chancroid as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Chancroid may cause:

• Genital ulcers
• Gram negative bacilli / rods
• Inguinal lymphadenopathy
• Sexually transmissable disease
• VDRL positive

Chancroid: Onset and Incubation

Incubation period for Chancroid: These symptoms occur within a week after exposure. (Source: excerpt from Other Important STDS, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

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About signs and symptoms of Chancroid:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Chancroid. This signs and symptoms information for Chancroid has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Chancroid signs or Chancroid symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Chancroid may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Chancroid symptoms.