How Common Is Chancroid in the Us?

Rates of cases of chancroid in the United States 1950-2019
Chancroids are a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium and classified by genital ulcers. Recent data suggests that there are as few as eight cases of chancroids in the U.S. annually.

Where is chancroid most common?

Chancroid is prevalent in Africa, the Caribbean basin, and Southwest Asia. It is thought to be the most common cause of genital ulceration in Kenya, Gambia, and Zimbabwe.

How many people get chancroid every year?

Chancroid has evaded scrutiny as an important sexually transmitted disease (STD), even though an estimated 7 million cases of chancroid occur yearly (1).

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.