Gross and microscopic features in chancroid: a study in 200 new culture-proven cases in San Salvador

A better knowledge of gross and microscopic features in chancroid are important in this increased frequency disease. Two biopsies were taken from each one of 200 culture-proven cases of chancroid, and studied through different stains. The ratio male/female was 15.7/1, and adenopathies were found in...

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Published inSexually transmitted diseases Vol. 21; no. 2; p. 112
Main Authors Ortíz-Zepeda, C, Hernández-Pérez, E, Marroquín-Burgos, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1994
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Biopsy
Chancroid - complications
Chancroid - microbiology
Chancroid - pathology
El Salvador
Female
Humans
Lymphadenitis - microbiology
Male
Middle Aged
Sex Distribution
Time Factors
Urban Health
El Salvador
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Summary:A better knowledge of gross and microscopic features in chancroid are important in this increased frequency disease. Two biopsies were taken from each one of 200 culture-proven cases of chancroid, and studied through different stains. The ratio male/female was 15.7/1, and adenopathies were found in 87%. Biopsies showed edema, lymphohistiocytic inflammation and fibrinoid vasculitis, as well as the presence of numerous eosinophils and Russell bodies. Biopsy should be considered as an important tool for the diagnostic of chancroid.
ISSN:0148-5717
DOI:10.1097/00007435-199403000-00011