Contents:
- Medical Video: Difference Between Herpes, Pimples or Genital Grains? All You Need To Know
- What is mole ulcer disease?
- Mole ulcer transmission
- Mole ulcer symptoms
- Symptoms in men
- Symptoms in women
- Characteristics of mole ulcer nodules
- Treatment and treatment of mole ulcer disease
Medical Video: Difference Between Herpes, Pimples or Genital Grains? All You Need To Know
You may have heard a lot about common sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV / AIDS, gonorrhea, and syphilis. However, in developing countries like Indonesia there is still one type of sexually transmitted disease that is still common, namely the mole ulcer. What are the symptoms and treatment of mole ulcer? See the full explanation below.
What is mole ulcer disease?
Mole ulcer is a bacterial infection that occurs in the genital area, both men and women. The bacteria that causes this infection are Haemophilus ducreyi. The bacteria attacks tissues on the outside of the vagina and penis causing small cuts or pimples. This disease is also known as cancer.
Mole ulcer transmission
Bacteria that cause mole ulcers can be transmitted through sex. Whether it's through penetration of the penis into the vagina, anal sex, or oral sex. Mole ulcers can also be transmitted through physical contact between people who have this disease and healthy people. Because the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi stay in the blood or fluid that is in the wound and the small nodule of the sufferer.
Thus, people who are more susceptible to contracting a mole ulcer are those who frequently change sexual partners, do not use condoms during sex, or often engage in risky sexual activities.
Mole ulcer symptoms
Mole ulcer symptoms usually begin to appear one or several days after you get infected with bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi. In some cases, symptoms may appear within a few weeks after sex. Here are the symptoms of ulcer mole that you should pay attention to.
Symptoms in men
In men, usually only a small reddish nodule appears in the area of the penis. The spleen can appear anywhere, for example at the base of the penis, penis shaft, foreskin skin (for uncircumcised men), or in the testicles. Over time, this nodule will become an open wound that secretes fluid or bleeds.
Symptoms in women
If only one nodule appears to men, women may see about four nodules or more. The location is various, can be on the vaginal lips (labia), anus, even in the groin area and inner thighs.
If the nodule is runny or open, you may feel pain when you urinate, defecate, or have sex.
Characteristics of mole ulcer nodules
There are several characteristics of pimples that might indicate you are infected with a mole ulcer. Here are the details.
- Small to moderate size, usually starting from 0.3 to 5 centimeters.
- In the middle of the nodule is a slightly pointed tip that is yellowish gray in color.
- Spots easily bleed, especially when touched.
- Pain in the groin appears (precisely below the abdomen, above the thigh).
- When it is severe, swollen lymph nodes occur in the groin that cause festering wounds.
Treatment and treatment of mole ulcer disease
Don't worry, this disease can be treated and cured. To get the best treatment and care, you should check with your doctor and get the right diagnosis.
Doctors will usually prescribe antibiotics to stop infection and the growth of bacteria that cause ulcer moles. Antibiotics can be taken as drinking drugs, ointments, or a combination of both.
If you have swollen lymph nodes, your doctor may need to suck pus with a syringe or a special operation.
To speed up healing and prevent ulcer disease come again, you should avoid changing sexual partners or having unprotected sex. If you have decided not to use a condom with a partner, make sure you both are already tested clean of sexually transmitted diseases.
