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OVERVIEW
Chancroid refers to a particular type of sexually transmitted disease (STD) that commonly causes a painful genital ulcer.
WHAT CAUSES IT?
This STD is caused by the pathogen Haemophilus ducreyi.
WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?
Physical Exam:
Genital exam:
- Painful ulcer is characteristic
- Unilaterally lymph node enlargement (matted and may rupture)
ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS
This archive compiles standardized exam questions that relate to this topic.
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