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.

 

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PHO Rounds: Bridging Hepatitis C Care Gaps: A Modeling Approach for Achieving WHO Hepatitis C Elimination Targets in Ontario, Canada

This PHO Rounds will discuss the model, findings, and explore how this analysis can be adapted by the Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee (OHTAC) to inform decision-making on population-based HCV elimination strategies.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024