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Infections caused by Haemophilus ducreyi: one organism, two stories
17 Sept 2024
Abstract excerpt
SUMMARY Chancroid, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Haemophilus ducreyi , is characterized by painful genital ulcers (GU) and inguinal lymphadenitis. H. ducreyi was recently described as a major cause of non-sexually transmitted cutaneous ulcers (CU) on the lower legs in children in yaws-endemic regions. This review explores the relationship between CU and GU strains of H. ducreyi ; their clinical...
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