Chancroid epidemiology and demographics
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Overview
Infection levels are low in the western world, typically around one case per two million of the population (Canada, France, UK and USA). Most individuals diagnosed with chancroid have visited countries or areas where the disease is known to occur frequently, although outbreaks have been observed in association with crack cocaine use and prostitution.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
Age
Gender
- The male-to-female ratio of patient with chancroid ranges from 3:1 in endemic areas to 25:1 during outbreak situations. [1]
- Female prostitutes with either symptomatic chancroid or as asymptomatic carriers serve as a reservoir for H. ducreyi.[1]