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-The lymph node glands in the groin area become infected within a week of the initial sores appearance -Glands on one side become enlarged, hard, and painful and fuse together to form a bubo, an inflammation and swelling of one or more lymph nodes with overlying red skin. -Torn buboes are vulnerable to bacterial infections. -In uncircumcised males, new scar tissue may appear. Circumcision may be required to correct this.
Complications
-Chancroid is treated with antibiotics. -Patients are usually examined a couple days after treatment to see if it has been successful. -Unsuccessful treatment can occur if you do not take the drugs correctly, or if your infection is resistant to the antibiotic you were treated with.
Treatments
-Tender and raised bump develops -The bump becomes an ulcer -Approximately half of the infected will develop lymph nodes in the groin area Common Locations -Foreskin -Shaft or head of penis -Opening of penis -Scrotum -Labia Majora(outer lips of vagina)
Signs and Symptoms
Antibiotics
Informational Phone Numbers
-Azithromycin -Ceftriaxone -Ciprofloxacin -Erythromycin Large lymph nodes need to be drained through a needle or surgery.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (800-232-4636) - American Social Health Association 800-783-9877 - National STD Hotline (800) 227-8922
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