A person with an SDI has had a chancre appear to heal,but a few weeks later,the person breaks out in a hives-like rash,and has flu-like symptoms.Most likely,the STI is:

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The appearance of a chancre followed by a rash and flu-like symptoms is consistent with the progression of syphilis. Chancroid can cause painful genital ulcers but is unlikely to cause a rash and flu-like symptoms. AIDS is caused by the HIV virus and can cause a variety of symptoms, but does not typically result in a rash and flu-like symptoms soon after the appearance and healing of a chancre. Bacterial vaginosis is an infection of the vaginal tract that typically causes discharge and odor, but not genital sores or rash. Scabies is a skin infestation caused by mites that often results in a rash, but does not typically manifest with a chancre.

A Person with an SDI Has Had a Chancre Appear