Chancre - An ulcer formed at the sit eof initial invasion by the sexually transmitted bacteria, marking the first stage of syphilis. Approximately 14 to 30 days after infection a dull red spot begins and develops into a painless ulcer.
Syphilis begins with a hard, painless sore called a "chancre" that usually occurs in the genital or vaginal area. Without treatment, infected individuals develop a rash, fever and other symptoms months later.
See your physician as soon as possible if you suspect an infection. He/she will order several tests to detect the parasite. Common tests include blood samples and a spinal tap. A sample of chancre fluid or tissue, ...
 See also: Infection, Complication, Syphilis, Complications, Prenatal
  
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