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Chancroid
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is a sexually transmitted infection located in skin of the genitals, is caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, which is transmitted by sexual contact. The infection has symptom painful
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Overview
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is a sexually transmitted infection located in skin of the genitals, is caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, which is transmitted by sexual contact. The infection has symptom painful
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