{"id":11413,"date":"2026-02-09T15:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=11413"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:53:25","slug":"test-for-which-chancre-is-present-diagnosis-of-chancre-symptoms-and-examination-algorithm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/test-for-which-chancre-is-present-diagnosis-of-chancre-symptoms-and-examination-algorithm\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft chancre test: modern chancroid diagnostics, symptoms and examination algorithm"},"content":{"rendered":"

The chancroid test is a laboratory test to confirm chancroid, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that causes painful sores on the genitals. The causative agent is Haemophilus ducreyi<\/em>. Despite the relatively low prevalence in some regions, timely diagnosis is crucial: ulcerative lesions increase the risk of transmission of other STIs, including HIV.<\/p>\n

This article contains practical information: when a test for soft chancre is needed, which tests are informative, how to prepare, and why differential diagnosis is important.<\/p>\n

What is a soft chancre and why is laboratory testing important?<\/h2>\n

Chancroid is an infection that causes painful ulcers with soft, jagged edges and possible involvement of the inguinal lymph nodes. The clinical manifestations may resemble other STIs<\/a>, so just looking at it is not enough. A soft chancre test is needed to confirm the bacterial nature of the process.<\/p>\n

According to World Health Organization<\/span><\/span>, in regions with a high prevalence of STIs, chancroid remains a pressing public health problem.<\/p>\n

Who is the examination indicated for?<\/h2>\n

Testing is recommended if there is:<\/p>\n