Question 1

how to know if herpes or chancroid?

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Chancroid is rare...: Chancroid is somewhat rare in the USA. In fact, most STD treatment centers do not have the lab capability to diagnose it.  Almost all painful genital ulcers are herpes.  But...the criteria for suspician of chancroid are 1) One or more painful genital ulcers 2) No laboratory evidence of syphilis 3) Tests for herpes are negative 3) the clinical presentation is typical for Chancroid.  Best Wishes!

Question 2

are there any distinctive differences between chancroid and herpes?

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Genital ulcers: Herpes and chancroid cause genital ulcers (also syphilis). In the us, genital herpes is the most common.  A definitive diagnosis of chancroid is a little tricky b/c test not widely available. Having both a painful genital ulcer and tender swelling in the groin suggests the diagnosis of chancroid (in setting of negative syphilis and herpes testing). Hiv test should also be done. See md for eval.

Question 3

i was tested positive for herpes two days ago but my partner is negative and my symptoms were more like chancroid,  could that be a misdiagnosis?

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Not likely: Chancroid has same presentation as herpes except it causes by bacteria instead of virus like herpes. If your doctor did culture or blood tests then it is not likeky a misdiagnosis.Call and discuss with your doctor aboput your concern.

Question 4

what's different between chancroid and genital herpes?

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Chancroid vs herpes: Chancroid is an std caused by a bacterium which forms  soft lumps that ulcerate. It's cured with antibiotics. (for more info see http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001659/ ). Herpes is a virus that causes blisters & ulcers; it can be suppressed with antiviral meds but never is completely cured & can recur when triggered by stress, etc. Both cause ulcerations.

Question 5

how does genital herpes differ from chancroid in appearance?

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Ulcers: Chancroid is characterized by painfull ulcers. It can be larger in size than herpes and deeper. Mostly herpetic infection are characterized by tiny ulcers healing within a week( if no immunosupression)  in chancroid the ulcers will get larger and bigger.

Question 6

what are symptoms of chancroid?

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Ulcers pus Lg nodes: It is a sexually transmitted disease from tropical and subtropical areas usually associated with drug use, prostitution, syphilis and aids. Large genital ulcers and large painful pus filled inguinal lymph nodes are seen. Still fairly rare in us, although with aids, it is more common...And it hurts, and you can pass it on....If you think you have it consider going to the state health department.

Question 7

how to tell the difference between chancroid and syphilis?

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Genital lesions: Chancroid is a soft friable lesion appearing on mons pubis with surface ulceration.Syphillitic ulcers are more defined, smaller , deeper ulcerated areas which are usually painless(unlike herpetic ulcers). The definitive test is taking swab cultures or biopsies.A blood sample for syphilis(rpr with fta) must be done additionally to confirm before treatment could be started.

Question 8

i was told i have chancroid yesterday. but my boyfriend doesn't have signs of it? i am confused how i could have got this. my lastsex partner was jan

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Genital herpes?: Chancroid is extremely rare, with NO reported cases in the US in recent years. And people don&#x27;t carry chancroid for 5 months. Probably you were misdiagnosed. The main condition that mimics chancroid is gential herpes, but syphilis also is possible. Return for reevaluation, or find another doctor familiar with STDs. Do it ASAP, the sooner the better for accurate herpes diagnosis herpes. Good luck!

Question 9

what is the treatment for chancroid?

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Antibiotics: Chancroid is an std treatable with antibiotics.

Question 10

how is chancroid spread around?

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Sexual contact: Chanceroid is one of the STDs and is usually spread by sexual intercourse.

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