Chancroid is spread via intimate skin-to-skin contact. People can also spread the condition to other parts of their body through touching the sores.You can minimize your chances of contracting chancroid during sexual encounters through preventative measures like using condoms and dental dams.
Chancroid’s symptoms can easily be confused with other infections including syphilis and herpes, so it’s important to see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. The condition is easily treated with antibiotics. Even if your partner or partners don’t have symptoms, they should be treated at the same time you are.
While the antibiotics are taking effect, you must avoid touching the sores. If you do touch one you should carefully wash your hands to minimize the disease’s spread. Experts also recommend people with chancroid don’t have sex for seven days after commencing treatment, as you may infect other people and increase your own risk of contracting HIV.