Risk Factors :
Women who act as sex workers and men/women with more number of sex partners are at risk of developing this infection. People who travel frequently to regions that have outbreaks of chancroid and people who move closely with low socio-economic groups are at high risk of developing this bacterial infection.
Tests :
Your doctor may complete physical examination of the genitals and order for biopsy. Fluid or tissue sample would be collected from the sores and tested in the laboratory.