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Chancroid
Chancroid is a type of sexually transmitted disease. Chancroid is a bacterial (Hemophilus ducreyi) infection with an incubation period of 3-14 days. The incubation period is the time between exposure to the infection (sexual event) and the development of symptoms associated with this infection. Common presentation includes one or more painful lumps, or swellings, to the groin area (usually on both sides). Females may also have a vaginal discharge and lower pelvic pain that is more severe during intercourse. Males and females may have multiple ragged ulcers to the penis or vulva.
Treatment is with orally administered antibiotics. Abscess formation (pockets of pus under the skin) is not uncommon, and incision and drainage of the abscess (by a physician) will be necessary in these cases. Regular application of warm wet compresses to the swollen inguinal area, in addition to treatment with antibiotics, can help eradicate this infection. Sexual intercourse should be avoided until the infection as been cured. Sex partners (even if they are asymptomatic) should also be treated to decrease the likelihood of reinfection with the bacteria.
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