Chancroid

Chancroid is a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi. Chancroid causes ulcers, usually of the genitals. Chancroid can be cured with antibiotics.

• About Chancroid 
  MDH overview of chancroid, including signs and symptoms, transmission, complications, prevention, and treatment.
• Getting Tested for STIs
  Resources for finding STI testing clinics in your area.
• Reporting Chancroid (Haemophilus ducreyi) 
  Laboratory confirmed cases of Chancroid (Haemophilus ducreyi) must be reported to MDH within one working day.
• STI Surveillance Report
  Bacterial STI cases occurring in Minnesota including Chancroid by year and other demographic breakdowns by the MDH.

More about STIs

• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• CDC: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Minnesota Sexual Health Hotline
  Toll-free hotline for confidential information about the prevention, testing locations, and treatment of STIs in Minnesota. (1-800-78-FACTS)