Question 1

what causes (non-std) chancre sores inside the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Sores in mouth: Sores in the mouth can occur due to trauma (repetitive abrasion), viral infections, autoimmune diseases, etc... See your physician if continued concerns.

Question 2

whats the difference chancre and canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Don't want chancres!: These are three type of sores that cause confussion, 
1: canker sores, which are in the mouth 2: cold sores caused by oral herpes usually on the or around the lips, 
3: chancre sores caused by syphilis usually on the genitals.

Question 3

i had sex with a woman who enjoys unprotected sex with a lot of men. i only had protected vaginal penetration and a little bit of kissing, and condom wasn't broke. didn't see any sores or chancre lesions around vagina or mouth. any chances of std?

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: when you have sex with such a person these precautions are good but are not fool proof for std

Question 4

what is a chancre?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis: This is a firm painless ulcer at the inoculation site

Question 5

how long does chancre take to heal?

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Varies: It depends on the size, location and your skin type. Also is it first one or recurrent. 
In general 1-2 weeks.

Question 6

what is chancre redux?

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Syphilis: Chancres or ulcerations can be seen with different infections but most commonly with primary syphilis. this chancre will clear if not treated but will lead to secondary and possibly tertiary syphilis which infects the brain. Any ulcer on the penis should be seen by a dermatologist or urologist. If treated with antibiotics, the infection is cleared. But in cases of untreated syphilis a recurrence

Question 7

what is the size of a syphilis chancre?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis chancre: Any size can be syphilis chancre.  The only way is the do a swab, or titer levels.

Question 8

how come a syphilitic chancre is painless ?

Accepted Answer

Syphilic chancre: Yes, that how doctors know if you have syphilis vs chanroid.

Question 9

what is the difference between chancres and syphilis?

Accepted Answer

Stage of disease: A chancre is the initial lesion at the point where the syphilis bacterium first entered the body. Usually it's a painless ulcer that feels hard. Syphilis is the disease caused by infection with the bacterium t pallidum; it's still around and is serious. Chancroid by contrast is a different disease, more uncomfortable but far less serious.

Question 10

once a syphilis chancre starts, how long does it take to develop?

Accepted Answer

Starts?: Your questions this morning are very curious.  What do you mean by 'start's.  An infection either happens or it does not.  Syphilis can take six weeks or more to show up after an exposure. But, if a sore happens then one needs to get the sore evaluated urgently.  It is better here on the internet to ask specific questions or description of the exact thing you are feeling or seeing.

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What causes (non-std) chancre sores inside the mouth?

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I had sex with a woman who enjoys unprotected sex with a lot of men. i only had protected vaginal penetration and a little bit of kissing, and condom wasn't broke. didn't see any sores or chancre lesions around vagina or mouth. any chances of std?

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What is a chancre?

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How long does chancre take to heal?

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What is chancre redux?

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What is the size of a syphilis chancre?

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How come a syphilitic chancre is painless ?

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Once a syphilis chancre starts, how long does it take to develop?

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