![]() However, Gram staining of genital specimens for H. Strands of small gram negative bacilli arranged in a railroad track-like manner on a direct Gram stain are highly suggestiveof H. The following information is not yet verified ducreyi which is usually characterized by the development of a single painful genital ulcer, with associated inquinal lymphadenopathy occyring 2 to 7 days following exposure.Ĭhancroid occurs most often in developing countries, including much of Asia, Africa, and Latin Aerica.Įpidemics of disease are associated with low socioeconomic status, poor hygiene, prostitution, and drug abuse, and commercial sex workers are believed to serve as reservoirs for H. ducreyi has been documented following sexual intercourse.Ĭhancroid is a sexual transmitted disease caused by H. The following information is not yet verified TaxonomyĬolonization of the cervix with H. ![]()
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