What Does Chancroid Mean?

Chancroid is an STD caused by bacteria called Haemophilus ducreyi. It causes bumps that may feel tender when you touch them. The bumps fill with pus and may open up and become sores. These sores are most often on the genitals and are called ulcers. While chancroid is easily treatable, it also spreads very easily.

What does chancroid feel like?

The most common symptoms of chancroid are painful, red-colored bumps in the genital region that become ulcerated, open sores. The base of the ulcer can appear grey or yellow. Chancroid sores are often very painful in men but less noticeable and painful in women.

What is a chancroid?

Chancroid is a highly contagious yet curable sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi [hum-AH-fill-us DOO-cray]. Chancroid causes ulcers, usually of the genitals.