Mole ulcer: transmission, symptoms and treatment

You may have heard about quite common sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV / AIDS, gonorrhea, and syphilis. However, in developing countries such as Indonesia there is still one type of sexually transmitted disease that is still frequently encountered, namely mole ulcers. What are the symptoms and treatment of mole ulcers? Check out the full explanation below.

What is mole ulcer disease?

Mole ulcer disease is a bacterial infection that occurs in the genital area, both men and women. The bacteria that cause this infection are Haemophilus ducreyi. These bacteria attack the tissues on the outside of the vagina and penis, causing sores or small rashes. This disease is also known as cancer.

Mole ulcer transmission

The bacteria that cause mole ulcers can be transmitted through sex. Whether it's through penile penetration into the vagina, anal sex, or oral sex. Mole ulcers can also be transmitted through physical contact between a person who has this disease and a healthy person. The reason is, bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi live in the blood or fluid in the wound and small rash.

Thus, people who are more susceptible to contracting mole ulcers are those who frequently change sexual partners, do not use condoms during sex, or frequently engage in risky sexual activity.

Symptoms of mole ulcers

Symptoms of mole ulcers usually start to appear a day or so after you become infected with the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi. In some cases, symptoms may appear within a few weeks of sex. Here are the symptoms of mole ulcers that you should look out for.

Symptoms in men

In men, usually only one small red rash on the penis area. Nodes can appear anywhere, for example at the base of the penis, shaft of the penis, foreskin (for men who are not circumcised), or on the testicles. Over time, these nodules will become open sores that ooze or bleed.

Symptoms in women

If only one nodule appears in men, women may see about four or more nodules. The location varies, it can be on the lips of the vagina (labia), anus, even in the groin area and inner thighs.

If the pimple is watery or open, you may feel pain when urinating, defecating, or having sex.

The characteristics of a mole ulcer nodule

There are several characteristics of a nodule that might indicate that you are infected with mole ulcers. Here are the details.

Nodes are small to medium sized, usually ranging from 0.3 to 5 centimeters.
In the middle of the nodule is a slightly pointed tip which is yellowish-gray in color.
Nodes bleed easily, especially when touched.
There is pain in the groin (to be precise under the stomach, above the thigh).
When it is severe, there is swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin which causes a purulent wound.

Treatment and treatment of mole ulcers

Don't worry, this disease can be treated and cured. In order to get the best treatment and care, you should check with your doctor and get a proper diagnosis.

Doctors will usually prescribe antibiotics to stop the infection and the growth of bacteria that cause mole ulcers. Antibiotics can be given in the form of oral drugs, ointments, or a combination of both.

If you already have swollen lymph nodes, your doctor may need to suck the pus with a syringe or special surgery.

To speed up healing and prevent mole ulcers from coming again, you should avoid changing sexual partners or having sex without a condom. If you have decided not to use a condom with your partner, make sure you both have been tested for sexually transmitted diseases.