noun
- A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful ulcers on the genitals.
Usage: medical; also called soft chancre
Examples
- Chancroid is a bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics.
- The patient was diagnosed with chancroid after presenting with genital ulcers.
- Chancroid is less common in developed countries due to improved hygiene and treatment access.
- Healthcare providers screen for chancroid as part of sexually transmitted infection testing.
- Untreated chancroid can lead to complications such as scarring and lymph node enlargement.