a sexually-transmitted disease painful genital ulcers and inguinal adenitis affects males more than females
considered as a sexually transmitted disease spread by sexual contact with an infected individual more likely to invade the sexual organs at the
Uncircumcised men are at much higher risk than circumcised men getting chancroid from an infected partner
Specimens:
infected persons.
Use condoms during sexual activity. Wash genitalia with soap and water after sexual activity.
Large lymph node swellings need to be drained, either with a needle or local surgery.
Handbook of Communicable and Infectious Diseases, 3rd edition. By Navales, D.; pg 55-56. http://www.medicinenet.com