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A chancre is the first sign of syphilis. Syphilis is called the 'great imitator' because it can present itself in ways that make it appear to be something else. A chancre will always look like a sore (lesion) and will always appear at the site of inoculation (the place where the germs got onto the skin). They are usually painless and may be accompanied by swollen lymph glands. But a chancre can look like a variety of types of sores so it cannot be identified by sight.
If you have a suspicious lesion (sore) especially on the genitals, anus or mouth go to your doctor or health department and request to be tested. If they do a blood test you may be asked to return in a few days to repeat the test. A microscopic exam (called a Dark Field exam), if possible, is preferable to a blood test when a chancre is present but not all facilities can perform one.
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Are the words canker and chancre interchangeable?
No, chancre and canker are not interchangable. A canker sore is a benign and painful sore on the mucous membranes. A chancre is a painless ulcer on the mucous membranes that is a specific sign of syphilis.
What is the medical term for primary sore of syphilis?
Primary of sore syphilis is a chancre.
Can you put iodine on chancre sores?
You can put iodine on the chancre sore. But please do not forget to visit the physician. That is must for cure of the disease.
What is the most infectious stage in syphilis?
The most infectious stage of syphilis is the primary stage, characterized by the appearance of a painless sore or ulcer called a chancre at the site of infection. This sore is highly contagious, and the bacteria can be transmitted through direct contact during sexual activity. Additionally, the secondary stage, which features rashes and mucous membrane lesions, is also highly infectious. However, the primary chancre remains the most prominent source of transmission.
What does someone on heroin look like?
tramp with a runny noes and sore eyes
What does a shaved beaver look like?
Lovely and it doesnt make your face sore
What does a hard ulcer-like bump on the vaginal lip look like?
Chancre, a starting sign of syphillus. Go get checked, hon. It could also be other things (so don't freak out just yet.) such as if you have a yeast infection and a lot of yeast bulidup in one place a ulcertype sore can form under the build up. As for the hardening, I'm not sure. Most likely caused scab style to protect the area.
What is a pea-sized crater-like sore by your vaginal opening that doesn't itch or burn and hasn't spread or grown and appeared when you had a yeast infection and you tested negative for STDs?
This sounds like it could be a chancre, which is the first sign of a syphilis infection. You should go back to your doctor and mention this specifically. However, it could be other things as well, so the doctor will have to take a look. It is important to get treatment though (easy, one shot of penicillin), because although the sore will go away if it is syphilis, the infection will still be in the body and there will be consequences down the road such as infection in the brain.
What does mercer look like on the skin?
MRSA looks like a red sore on your skin and slowly develops into an open wound.
What stage of syphilis is the most infectious stage?
The most infectious stage of syphilis is the primary stage. During this phase, a painless sore, known as a chancre, appears at the site of infection, typically on the genitals, anus, or mouth. The chancre contains a high concentration of the bacteria Treponema pallidum, making it highly contagious through direct contact. If left untreated, syphilis can progress to later stages, which are less infectious.
What is another phrase for sticks out like a sore thumb?
"Looks out of place" or "stands out like a sore thumb."
I have this sore on my vagina in kinda looks like a small burn or a sore on your hand It's between my vagina and anus I looked at pictures of stds but it didn't look like any of them?
dont take any chances...go to a doctor!
