&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chancroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment in the Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Chancroid is a highly contagious &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/std-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;sexually transmitted disease (STD)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt; caused by the bacterium&amp;nbsp;Haemophilus ducreyi.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Chancroid infects the tissue in the genital area, causing open sores, ulcers that may bleed, or bumps that fill with pus. The fluids are contagious, and they can spread from skin-to-skin contact and during oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Chancroid is one STD that causes genital ulcer infection. Syphilis, Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV), Herpes, and some of the other STDs can cause the symptoms of genital ulcers. A genital ulcer can increase the risk of HIV transmission.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Chancroid is not a common STD in some parts of the world, such as Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Files/Pai/Chancroid%20Cause%2C%20Symtopms%20and%20Treatment%20PULSE%20Clinic%20Philippines%20Sexual%20Health%20Clinic%20STD%20Test%20005.jpg&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the Incubation Period of Chancroid?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;The incubating period of chancroid will typically take&amp;nbsp;4 to 10 days after sexual exposure for one to discover the symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the Symptoms of Chancroid?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;The most common symptom of chancroid is painful sores or &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Article/Edit/Genital%20ulcers&quot;&gt;genital ulcers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Sores from chancroid may go away quickly, but they can last for weeks or months. In addition, the base of the sores or ulcers can appear grey or yellow.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Files/Pai/Chancroid%20Cause%2C%20Symtopms%20and%20Treatment%20PULSE%20Clinic%20Philippines%20Sexual%20Health%20Clinic%20STD%20Test%20001%20copy.jpg&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The chancroid symptoms on the penis may include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Having painful ulcers form on the penis and scrotum or any area of the genitals.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;A small, red bump on their genitals may develop into an open sore within a day.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The chancroid symptoms in the vagina may include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Having ulcers can occur on the labia, between the labia and anus, and along the inner thigh&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Having &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/vaginal-discharge&quot;&gt;abnormal vaginal discharge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Having pain or a burning sensation during sex, urination, or bowel movement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other general symptoms of chancroid that anyone may experience include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Swelling in the groin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Swollen Lymph nodes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Fever,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Chills,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Malaisa,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Rectal bleeding&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Files/Pai/Chancroid%20Cause%2C%20Symtopms%20and%20Treatment%20PULSE%20Clinic%20Philippines%20Sexual%20Health%20Clinic%20STD%20Test%20004.jpg&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How is Chancroid Being Diagnosed and Treated?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;An STD culture test to test for&amp;nbsp;Haemophilus ducreyi bacteria is used to diagnose chancroid. However, this test is not readily available in many STD testing centres and labs. There is no blood test for chancroid.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Chancroid can be challenging to diagnose by visual examination. Chancroid has a similar appearance to other STIs such as&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/herpes-simplex-virus-hsv&quot;&gt;Herpes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, Syphilis, and Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV). Your doctor will also examine the lymph nodes in your groin for swelling and pain.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Before a diagnosis, your doctor may order a test to rule out genital herpes and syphilis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;According to the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/guidelines/domestic/sexually-transmitted-diseases/chancroid.html#:~:text=Diagnostic%20Testing%3A,No%20evidence%20of%20T.&quot;&gt;US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a probable diagnosis can be made if:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;One or more painful &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/genital-ulcers-testing-treatment&quot;&gt;genital ulcers&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;There is no evidence of syphilis infection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;The swab test for &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/herpes-in-malaysia&quot;&gt;herpes simplex virus&lt;/a&gt; is negative.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Due to the lack of fast laboratory testing, treatment for chancroid should start as soon as chancroid is suspected. Chancroid can be treated with antibiotics. Surgery may be performed to drain off the painful collection of pus from your lymph node to reduce the swelling and pain.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who is at Risk for Chancroid?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;A sexually active person could be at risk for chancroid. If a person is travelling or living in a country where chancroid is common.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Other risk factors for chancroid include engaging in commercial sex, having multiple partners, and having risky sexual practices.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Regular &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.ph/std-testing&quot;&gt;STD testing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is essential to your sexual health. Please find out more about the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.ph/std-testing&quot;&gt;STD Screening&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.ph/std-treatment&quot;&gt;STD treatment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;services at our clinic.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Files/Pai/Chancroid%20Cause%2C%20Symtopms%20and%20Treatment%20PULSE%20Clinic%20Philippines%20Sexual%20Health%20Clinic%20STD%20Test%20003.jpg&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion and Next Steps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Chancroid is a painful but treatable STD that can increase the risk of other infections like HIV if left unmanaged. Early diagnosis and proper treatment with antibiotics are key to preventing complications and protecting your sexual health.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;If you notice any unusual sores, ulcers, or symptoms, don&amp;rsquo;t delay&amp;mdash;seek medical care right away. For confidential &lt;strong&gt;STD screening and treatment in the Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;, book an appointment with a trusted sexual health clinic today.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you notice any unusual sores, ulcers, or symptoms, don&amp;rsquo;t wait!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Protect yourself and your partners by scheduling a confidential STD screening at a trusted clinic in the Philippines.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Please email us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;info.ph@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;or chat with us on your preferred platforms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66842262569&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/639171245497&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;weixin://dl/chat?pulseclinic&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/639171245497&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Files/Button/WhatsApp.png&quot; width=&quot;60&quot; height=&quot;60&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;viber://chat?number=+639171245497&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Files/Button/VIBER%20ICON%20PH.png&quot; width=&quot;58&quot; height=&quot;58&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;tel:+639171245497&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Files/Button/Call%20ICON.png&quot; width=&quot;59&quot; height=&quot;59&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;weixin://dl/chat?pulseclinic&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com.ph/Files/Button/WeChat_App_Icon.png&quot; width=&quot;54&quot; height=&quot;54&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

HPV Vaccination for Men & Women - Gardasil 9 in Philippines

Lab Test Without Seeing A Doctor

Oral Contraception (Birth Control Pills) in Philippines (Manila, Makati City, Angeles-Clark, and Cebu)

Male Hypogonadism

Chancroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment in Philippines

Semen Analysis (Sperm Count Test) & Male Fertility Package in Philippines (Manila, Cebu, Makati City and Angeles-Clark)

HIV Self-Test Kit in the Philippines (Manila, Makati City, Cebu, and Angeles-Clark)

STD Testing in the Philippines

Penile Infection (Penis Infections): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments in the Philippines

HPV Vaccine for Men & Women (Gardasil 9) in Philippines (Manila, Makati City, Cebu, and Angeles Clark)

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Manila, the Philippines

HIV Symptoms

HIV Testing Manila, Philippines

Chancroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment in Philippines

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW