Chancroid

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Haemophilus ducreyi. It is rare in Ontario. Symptoms can include painful genital ulcers and painful and swollen regional lymph nodes. Symptoms appear up to two weeks after exposure. Having chancroid can increase the risk of HIV spread. Chancroid can be prevented through safer sex practices and treated with antibiotics.

 

Event

PHO Rounds: Canadian Guideline on HIV Pre-and-Post-Exposure Prophylaxis - 2025 Update

This session will review key takeaways from the guideline for clinicians and may also be of interest to public health officials/community representatives.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024