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https://www.healthline.com/health/chancroid#symptoms

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- The ulcers can vary in size and are usually anywhere from 1/8 to 2 inches across.

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In the United States for selected years between 1950 and 2016. The highest rate was reported in 1950 with 3.3 cases per every 100,000 population in the United States.

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You can avoid getting this disease by using condoms during sexual contact.
Other preventive measures include:
- limiting the number of sexual partners and practicing safe sex - - avoiding high-risk activities that may lead to getting chancroid or other sexually transmitted infections
- alerting all partners if you develop the condition so that they may be tested and treated as well

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Chancroid is a bacterial infection that causes open sores on or around the genitals of men and women. It’s a type of sexually transmitted disease, which means it’s transmitted through sexual contact.

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Chancroid may be successfully treated with medication or surgery.
Medication
Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria that are causing your ulcers. Antibiotics may also help decrease the chance of scarring as the ulcer heals.

Surgery
Your doctor may drain a large and painful abscess in your lymph nodes with a needle or through surgery. This reduces swelling and pain as the sore heals but might cause some light scarring at the site.

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Diagnosing the condition may involve taking samples of the fluid that drains from the sore. These samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis. Diagnosing chancroid currently isn’t possible through blood testing. Your doctor may also examine the lymph nodes in your groin for swelling and pain.

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Men
Men may notice a small, red bump on their genitals that may change to an open sore within a day or two. The ulcer may form on any area of the genitals, including the penis and scrotum. The ulcers are frequently painful.

Women
Women may develop four or more red bumps on the labia, between the labia and anus, or on the thighs. The labia are the folds of skin that cover the female genitals. After the bumps become ulcerated, or open, women may experience a burning or painful sensation during urination or bowel movements.