Who does chancroid affect?

Who does chancroid affect?

Rates of chancroid in the U.S. and Europe are low, with cases happening only sporadically. It’s more common in developing countries around the world.

One problem with getting actual numbers on chancroid is that it’s difficult to diagnose. It’s often lumped in with other conditions under the term “genital ulcer disease (GUD).”

Anyone who has unprotected sex can get chancroid, but it’s more common in people with uncircumcised penises. Women are often asymptomatic.