Chancroid - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Chancroid is a transmitted infection. It is common in tropical countries but rare in other parts of the world. Chancroid is most common in men aged 25 to 35. Some tropical regions, Canada, and some European countries have experienced recent outbreaks. Chancroid is very common in tropical areas of the world, particularly in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Though less common in the United States, active men and women are still at risk for contracting the disease. Infections typically occur in clusters, often resulting in an outbreak in small towns or communities. Chancroid can be easily diagnosed and treated by your health care provider. Ejaculation is not necessary for infection to spread. An uncircumcised man is more likely to contract the disease, because foreskin may hinder hygiene, hide sores, and promote the spread of bacteria. The disease cannot be spread to infants during childbirth. Chancroid is spread by contact with an infected individual. The bacteria are more likely to invade the organs at the point of a pre-existing injury, such as a small cut or scratch. Chancroid can also be transmitted through direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person's ulcers. Symptoms usually occur within 10 days. Surgical drainage of the bubo, or the inflammation of the lymph node with overlying red skin, may be necessary to relieve pain.

Women sometimes are not aware they are infected since the sores may be internal. In women the most common location for ulcers is the labia majora .Kissing ulcers" may develop. These are ulcers that occur on opposing surfaces of the labia. Touching the ulcers can transfer bacteria to the fingers, which can transfer bacteria to other areas, including the mouth, during contact. Anal sores may bleed and cause pain during defecation. In about 50% of cases, mostly men, the lymph nodes in the groin develop into inflamed, pus-filled swellings (buboes) that can develop and enlarge until they burst the skin. They drain continuously, remain open, and can become infected by other bacteria. The infection can spread to other parts of the body by scratching or rubbing. A burst bubo can take months to heal completely. Open ulcers increase the risk for contracting other STDs , including HIV. Chancroid has become resistant to penicillin and tetracycline. Regular doses of erythromycin, trimethoprin, or ciprofloxacin are given for up to 2 weeks. Alternatively, azithromycin or ceftriaxone may be given in a single dose.

Causes of Chancroid

Common Causes of Chancroid

• Haemophilus ducreyi bacterium Infections.

Sign and Symptoms of Chancroid

Common Sign and Symptoms of Chancroid

• Painful urination.
• Pain on passing bowel motions (defaecation).
• Rectal bleeding.

Treatment for Chancroid

Common Treatment for Chancroid

• Use light saline compresses or Burow's solution to relieve pain. Cool saline or Burow's solution, both available over-the-counter at pharmacies, can be applied to sores three times a day.
• Antibiotics used to treat Chancroid are azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, erythromycin.
• Infected lymph nodes may require drainage or surgery.

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