MIXED CHANCRE Meaning and
Definition
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Mixed chancre is a medical term used to describe a specific lesion that appears during the primary stage of syphilis. It is a lesion that develops at the site of infection and usually occurs on the genitals, although it can also occur on other parts of the body. The term "mixed" refers to the fact that the lesion is a combination of different characteristics of both a hard chancre and a soft chancre.
A hard chancre is a firm, painless ulcer that is usually found at the site of sexual contact with an infected person. It typically appears about three weeks after exposure to the syphilis-causing bacteria. On the other hand, a soft chancre is a more superficial and tender ulcer that may be seen in patients with syphilis, but it is less common than a hard chancre.
In the case of a mixed chancre, it is characterized by having both firm and tender qualities, combining attributes from both hard and soft chancres. It may exhibit features such as a firm base, but with surrounding inflammation and tenderness. The lesion is often reddish in color and may be accompanied by regional lymph node enlargement.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of mixed chancres are crucial to prevent the progression of syphilis to later stages, which can cause more severe health complications. Healthcare professionals typically conduct a thorough evaluation and perform various tests, such as serologic blood tests, to confirm the presence of syphilis. Treatment involves the administration of appropriate antibiotics, such as penicillin, to eliminate the infection.
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• A sore resulting from simultaneous inoculation with syphilis and the pus organisms of chancroid.
• A sore resulting from double infection with the syphilitic and the chancroidal virus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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