The following can cause you to develop a vaginal ulcer: The STI that most commonly causes vaginal ulcers is the herpes simplex virus (types 1 and 2). Syphilis, chlamydia, and chancroid can also ...

The ulcers are sometimes mistaken for the chancre ... If you are being treated for a bacterial STI, healthcare providers typically advise waiting a week after treatment (or for follow-up tests ...

One such lesser-known STI is chancroid, a curable infection that ... A typical chancroid lesion is characterised by the triad of undermined ulcer edge, purulent dirty grey base and moderate ...