Chancroid is a rare sexually transmitted infection that typically causes painful genital ulcers. Treatment with antibiotics is effective when identified promptly.
Chancroid is a rare sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi.
The condition is uncommon in the United Kingdom and most clinicians will encounter very few cases during their careers. However, it remains important because it can cause genital ulceration and may occasionally be seen in individuals who have travelled internationally.
Transmission occurs through sexual contact.
The bacterium enters the skin through microscopic breaks and causes local infection.
The condition typically causes:
Unlike syphilis, where ulcers are typically painless, chancroid ulcers are usually painful.
Testing is generally reserved for selected clinical situations.
It may be considered when:
Chancroid is treatable with antibiotics and outcomes are generally excellent when infection is recognised promptly.
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