Chancroid

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Acute, localized autoinoculable infectious disease usually acquired through sexual contact. Caused by haemophilus ducreyi, it occurs endemically almost worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical countries and more commonly in seaports and urban areas than in rural areas.

Synonyms:

Chancroids

Broader Topics:

Haemophilus Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial

Narrower Topics:

None

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