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Chancroid
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the infection?
Safer sex methods can help prevent chancroid. Male condoms or female condoms can help prevent transmission of STDs. Some male condoms are made with the spermicide nonoxynol 9. This product helps kill some organisms that cause STDs. Anyone diagnosed with chancroid should encourage his or her sexual partners to be screened and treated.
What are the long-term effects of the infection?
Chancroid rarely causes long-term effects, such as tightening of the foreskin on a man's penis. Occasionally, there may be permanent scarring at the site of an ulcer.
What are the risks to others?
Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease. It can be spread through vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse even before an ulcer is noticed.