Chancroid: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Chancroid

Granuloma Inguinale

In Africa, chancroid is emerging as the major risk factor for acquisition of HIV-1 following heterosexual intercourse. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The pathologic process, therefore, represents a variant of chancroid having the clinical features of granuloma inguinale. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Lymphogranuloma venereum, chancroid, and granuloma inguinale are three uncommon bacterial infections in the United States; however, with the increase in immigrants [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Fig. 2 291 Ulcus molle-chancroid. [adoc.site]

This case illustrates that early LGV may mimic other genital ulcer diseases, such as genital herpes or chancroid, especially in HIV infected patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(A) The eroded purulent ulcer of chancroid is painful and may be associated with painful inguinal adenitis. [5minuteconsult.com]

Primary Syphilis

The chancre of chancroid is soft and painful. [dartmouth.edu]

Genital ulcer disease eg syphilis and chancroid, increases the risk of HIV infection so HIV testing should be undertaken as well. What is the treatment for syphilis? [dermnetnz.org]

Lesions that can be confused with the chancre of primary syphilis include herpes simplex virus infection, chancroid, fixed drug eruption, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma [aafp.org]

Genital Herpes

The Act named syphilis, gonorrhoea and soft chancre (or chancroid) as dangerous diseases for which free treatment was to become compulsory. [spiked-online.com]

Differential Diagnosis of Genital Ulcers Infectious Chancroid Fungal infection Genital herpes simplex Granuloma inguinale Lymphogranuloma venereum Secondary bacterial infection [aafp.org]

Genital ulcers can also be caused by syphilis, chancroid or lymphogranuloma venereum, and testing for these should be considered. [phac-aspc.gc.ca]

Sexually Transmitted Disease

Convert to ICD-10-CM : 099.0 converts directly to: 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A57 Chancroid Applies To Bubo (inguinal): chancroidal due to Hemophilus ducreyi Chancre: Ducrey's simple [icd9data.com]

CDC Chancroid The incidence of chancroid has been steadily decreasing in the US. [web.archive.org]

Chancroid What is chancroid? Chancroid is an infection caused by the bacterium Hemophilus ducreyi, which is passed from one sexual partner to another. [medicinenet.com]

Impetigo

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. The most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs. Less commonly there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits. The lesions may be painful or itchy. Fever is uncommon.It is typically due to either[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Vulvar Ulceration

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) Swab from ulcer NAAT (chlamydia) Chancroid If chancroid suspected, seek specialist advice. [sti.guidelines.org.au]

Treat for chancroid if presentation suggests chancroid (see Chancroid chapter). [canada.ca]

In chancroid atypical lesions have been reported in HIV-infected individuals. [apps.who.int]

Tropical Phagedenic Ulcer

[…] deficiency with lowered resistance to infection may play a role in the etiology. venereal ulcer a nonspecific term referring to the formation of ulcers resembling chancre or chancroid [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Bartonellosis cat borne Bartonellosis other systemic Blastocystis hominis infection Botulism Brain abscess Brucellosis Bunyaviridae infections misc Campylobacteriosis Candidiasis Chancroid [books.google.com]

Nongonorrheal Male Urethritis

Chancroid is a local infection that has no long-term effects. [forum.lowyat.net]

The inguinal bubo, which is the commonest site ( Fig. 20.2 ), must be differentiated from swollen nodes of syphilis, chancroid, pyogenic lesions of the lower limbs, and even [isradiology.org]

Chancroid is a treatable bacterial infection that causes painful sores. [steadyhealth.com]

Penile Chancroid

Further Reading All Chancroid Content What is Chancroid? [news-medical.net]

Can chancroid be cured? Yes. Chancroid can be cured but you can get it again. What should I do after I finish the treatment for chancroid? [willyworries.com]

Soft chancre; Ulcus molle; Sexually transmitted disease - chancroid; STD - chancroid; Sexually transmitted infection - chancroid; STI - chancroid Chancroid is a bacterial [centurahealthinfo.org]

Chancroid of the Vulva

Further Reading All Chancroid Content What is Chancroid? [news-medical.net]

[…] chancre, sexually transmitted disease chancroid, chancroid, chancroid (diagnosis), (Chancroid [& bubo]) or (Ducrey's chancre), (Chancroid [& bubo]) or (Ducrey's chancre) [fpnotebook.com]

Can chancroid be cured? Yes. Chancroid can be cured but you can get it again. What should I do after I finish the treatment for chancroid? [willyworries.com]

Chancroid

whereas chancroid typically have a grey or yellow purulent exudate Chancres have a hard (indurated) edge, whereas chancroid have a soft edge Chancres heal spontaneously [en.wikipedia.org]

The infection has_symptom painful and soft ulcers. soft chancre ulcus molle (Chancroid [& bubo]) or (Ducrey's chancre) Ulcus molle, skin Chancroids edit English chancroid [wikidata.org]

Chancroid, like all other STDs, is easily preventable. [symptoma.com]

Gangrenous Balanitis

[…] as chancroid. [jamanetwork.com]

… … Moby Thesaurus VD — Synonyms and related words: French disease, Spanish pox, acquired syphilis, balanitis gangrenosa, cerebral tabes, chancre, chancroid, clap, claps, [translate.academic.ru]

B37.42 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B37.42 Candidal balanitis 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Male Dx due to Haemophilus ducreyi A57 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A57 Chancroid [icd10data.com]

Hemophilus Parainfluenzae Infection

H. ducreyi -sexually transmitted pathogen (chancroid)3. [slideshare.net]

Conjunctivitis H. influenza biogroup aegyptius Conjunctival swab Chancroid H. ducreyi Swab obtained from genital ulcers; aspirates from buboes; endocervical swabs Brazilian [microbeonline.com]

Aggregatibacter aphrophilus (see module) H. paraphrophilus is now Aggregatibacter paraphrophilus (see module) H. segnis is now Aggregatibacter segnis (see module) H. ducreyi, agent of chancroid [hopkinsguides.com]

Sennetsu Fever

MalaCards based summary : Sennetsu Fever, also known as human ehrlichial infection, sennetsu type, is related to chancroid and bartonellosis, and has symptoms including fever [malacards.org]

African Swine Fever Anaplasmosis anthrax disease + babesiosis bartonellosis + bejel botulism + brucellosis + Buruli ulcer disease chancroid + cholera Colorado tick fever Crimean-Congo [rgd.mcw.edu]

Fort Bragg Fever

Inermicapsifer Blastocystis hominis infection Blastomycosis Botulism Brain abscess Brucellosis Bunyaviridae infections misc Campylobacteriosis Candidiasis Capillariasis intestinal Chancroid [books.google.com]

Secondary Syphilis of Vulva

Last updated Feb. 20, 2018 NIAID Genital Ulcer Sores in Females may be caused by herpes virus (see image above), syphilis, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguinale [dovemed.com]

Chancroid Treatment Azithromycin 1 g PO Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID for 3 days Erythromycin base 500 mg PO QID for 7 days. www.freelivedoctor.com 26. [slideshare.net]

Symptoms of STD Chancroid Symptoms • Red bumps and ulcers forming in genital areas, pain during urination, bleeding ulcers, pain during coitus, swelling, swollen lymph nodes [std-gov.org]

Brill-Zinsser Disease

Yersiniosis Yersinia pseudotuberculosis Far East scarlet-like fever Pasteurellales Haemophilus : H. influenzae Haemophilus meningitis Brazilian purpuric fever H. ducreyi Chancroid [infogalactic.com]

Trichomonas Cystitis

Adjacent To A59.03 A56.3 Chlamydial infection of anus and rectum A56.4 Chlamydial infection of pharynx A56.8 Sexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites A57 Chancroid [icd10data.com]

[…] infection of lower genitourinary tract A56.2 Chlamydial infection of genitourinary tract, unspecified A56.8 Sexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites A57 Chancroid [codemap.com]

[…] enteric bacteria, urine culture May require parenteral treatment Milder cases can be treated with oral fluoroquinolones Genital ulcers HSV (painful); syphilis (nonpainful); chancroid [aafp.org]

Condyloma Latum

[…] found in this website © Electronic School of Medicine Creator: Oluwole Ogunranti Genital herpes Gonorhea Syphilic chancre Donovanosis- female Donovanosis male Condyloma lata Chancroid [oluwoleogunranti.com]

Chancroid: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management. Sex Transm Infect. 2003;79(1):68–71. 6. Chang GJ, Welton ML. [aafp.org]

The main differential diagnosis of perianal growths to consider is condylomata acuminata (warts caused by human papillomavirus), anal cancer, syphilis, chancroid, haemorrhoids [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hymenolepis Nana Infection

Blastomycosis Botulism Brain abscess Brainerd diarrhea Brucellosis Bunyaviridae infections misc Campylobacteriosis Candidiasis Capillariasis extraintestinal Cercarial dermatitis Chancroid [books.google.com]

Gonorrhea in Men

Chancroid in Men: Symptoms, Treatment & Definition What is chancroid? Chancroid is a bacterial infection with the bacteria Hemophilus ducreyi. [emedicinehealth.com]

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. ...There are other STDs that you could get, such as chlamydia, genital warts (condyloma)and chancroid. [thebody.com]

The statistics look like this: Risk of Infection (%) from One Unprotected Encounter MEN WOMEN Genital Herpes 30% 30% Gonorrhea 25% 50% Chlamydia 20% 40% Syphilis 20% 30% Chancroid [malehealthcenter.com]

Genital Ulcer

Chancroid is rare in Australia. In some tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world, chancroid is the most common cause of genital ulcers. [conditions.health.qld.gov.au]

What is the chancroid? Chancroid is a sexually transmissible genital ulcer disease which is rarely seen in Australia. [health.nsw.gov.au]

Recommended syndromic treatment • therapy for syphilis (for details see section 3.4) PLUS EITHER • therapy for chancroid where it is prevalent (for details see section 3.5 [apps.who.int]

Azithromycin Poisoning

Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, or Streptococcus agalactiae tonsillitis related to S. pyogenes urethritis and cervicitis related to Chlamydia trachomatis chancroid [medicalnewstoday.com]

[…] bacterial COPD exacerbations 500 mg per day for 3 days OR an initial dose of 500 mg followed by 250 mg once daily until day 5 sinus infections 500 mg per day for 3 days chancroid [medicalnewstoday.com]

Hemophilus Ducreyi

Treatment of chancroid, 1997. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28(Suppl 1):S14-S20. [PubMed] 34. Steen R. Eradicating chancroid. Bull World Health Organ 2001;79(9):818-26. [antimicrobe.org]

Chancroid is an uncommon STD in Wisconsin. Chancroid Fact Sheet STD Control Section Home Last Revised: March 22, 2019 [dhs.wisconsin.gov]

Chancroid increases the risk for transmission and acquisition of HIV-1. [indiana.pure.elsevier.com]

Primary Genital Syphilis

Home References Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum, a spiral-shaped bacterium. (Image: © CDC) Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. After chlamydia and gonorrhea, it is the third most common sexually transmitted disease reported to the U.S. government,[…] [livescience.com]

Calymmatobacterium Granulomatis

Granuloma inguinale is treated with streptomycin or with broad-spectrum antibiotics.Read More In sexually transmitted disease: Chancroid and granuloma …by the bacterium Klebsiella [britannica.com]

Clinically, the condition has to be distinguished from other sexually-transmitted causes of genital ulcer disease, most notably syphilis, chancroid and large herpetic ulcers [news-medical.net]

Although chancroid has not been reported in Australia since 1998, the total number of Australian notifications of syphilis have ranged from 1304 notifications in 1997 to 2056 [academic.oup.com]

Lymphadenitis

[…] is prominent in streptococcal infection, TB or nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, tularemia, plague, cat-scratch disease, primary syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum, chancroid [merckmanuals.com]

[…] prominent in streptococcal infection, tuberculosis or nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, tularemia, plague, cat-scratch disease, primary syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum, chancroid [merckmanuals.com]

Gonococcal Pharyngitis

In contrast, little is said about nonspecific urethritis, chancroid, and lymphogranuloma ve nereum. [books.google.com]

Chancroid in Men: Symptoms, Treatment & Definition What is chancroid? Chancroid is a bacterial infection with the bacteria Hemophilus ducreyi. [emedicinehealth.com]

The physical examination should also always include scrutiny for signs of herpes simplex, syphilis, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, and genital warts. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Gonococcal Proctitis

[…] be considered: Chlamydia, including nonchlamydial, nongonococcal urethritis and cervicitis Gonorrhea Epididymitis Pelvic inflammatory disease Vaginal infection Syphilis Chancroid [pharmacology2000.com]

Infectious causes: STIs: Gonorrhea; chlamydia; syphilis Herpes simplex virus (HSV; 90% HSV-2) Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV); chancroid Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Human papillomavirus [unboundmedicine.com]

Chancroid C. Lymphogranuloma venerium D. Granuloma Inguinale E. All of the above Look up the characteristics of ulcers for each of these entities. [meddean.luc.edu]