Infectious Diseases
Chancroid
Serious
ICD-10: A57 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: चैनक्रॉइड · தமிழ்: சான்க்ராய்டு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಚಾಂಕ್ರಾಯ್ಡ್ · తెలుగు: చాంక్రాయిడ్ · বাংলা: চ্যাংক্রয়েড · मराठी: चॅनक्रॉइड · ગુજરાતી: ચેન્ક્રોઇડ
About this condition
Chancroid is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection causing painful, soft ulcers on the genitals along with swollen, tender lymph nodes in the groin area. It spreads through unprotected sexual contact and requires antibiotic treatment to prevent complications and further transmission. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to avoid spreading the infection to sexual partners.
Common symptoms
painful genital ulcers
swollen lymph nodes in groin
pus-filled bumps
pain during urination
genital bleeding
painful swelling in groin
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | चैनक्रॉइड · जननांग में घाव · नरम घाव · यौन रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சான்க்ராய்டு · பாலியல் புண் · பிறப்புறுப்பு புண் · மென்மையான புண் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಚಾಂಕ್ರಾಯ್ಡ್ · ಜನನಾಂಗ ಹುಣ್ಣು · ಮೃದುವಾದ ಹುಣ್ಣು · ಲೈಂಗಿಕ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చాంక్రాయిడ్ · జననేంద్రియ పుండ్లు · మృదువైన పుండ్లు · లైంగిక వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | চ্যাংক্রয়েড · যৌনাঙ্গে ঘা · নরম ঘা · যৌনরোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | चॅनक्रॉइड · जननेंद्रियातील जखम · मऊ जखम · लैंगिक रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ચેન્ક્રોઇડ · જનનાંગમાં ચાંદા · નરમ ચાંદા · જાતીય રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Chancroid?
painful genital ulcers, swollen lymph nodes in groin, pus-filled bumps, pain during urination, genital bleeding, painful swelling in groin.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Chancroid common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Chancroid?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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