Chancroid is caused by
Haemophilus ducreyi and produces a small papule that turns red and becomes a large, painful, soft ulcer.
The CDC also lists chancroid infection with the pathogen
Haemophilus ducreyi as a notable cause of genital lesions.
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Haemophilus ducreyi Associated with Skin Ulcers among Children, Solomon Islands
trachomatis in conjunction with other genital ulcer-related pathogens, specifically herpes simplex virus (HSV), Treponema pallidum and
Haemophilus ducreyi. The assay was negative for C.
Treponema pallidum is one of the most common infective agent of genital ulcers, first place being occupied by Human (Alpha) herpes virus infection in the developed countries and by
Haemophilus ducreyi in the developing countries.
Mitja and others [17] in a recent study have indicated the possibility of
Haemophilus ducreyi ulcers presenting like yaws ulcers.
Chancroid, caused by
Haemophilus ducreyi, is a co-factor for HIV transmission.
Periplasmic copper-zinc superoxide dismutase protects
Haemophilus ducreyi from exogenous superoxide.
Chancroid is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the Gram negative bacterium
Haemophilus ducreyi. The disease is manifested as genital ulceration which may be accompanied by regional lymphadenitis and bubo formation.
The peptide deformylase inhibitors have shown in vitro activity against Chiamydia species, gonococci, spirochetes, and
Haemophilus ducreyi.
Chancroid ("shan-kroid")is an important bacterial infection caused by
Haemophilus ducreyi, which is spread by sexual contact.