Chancroid

Alternate Name:

Test:

Lesion smear and, culture for Haamoptlilus ducreyi (+), specific skin test (+ for life)

Sign:

Dd:

Syphilis, gonorrhoea, impetigo, lymphogranulo-ma venereum, other pyogenic lesions

Phys:

Genital lesions degenerate to ragged, under­mined, painful ulcers 2-14 days after contact. Ad­enitis common