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The changing STI trends require that a correct diagnosis be made in order to institute appropriate treatment and formulate control policies. The objective of this study was to determine recent trends in aetiology of genital ulcers, by using accurate diagnostic tools. <jats:italic> Methods<\/jats:italic>. Specimens from 90 ulcer patients were processed for dark field microscopy, stained smears, culture for <jats:italic>H. ducreyi<\/jats:italic>, and real-time PCR. Blood samples were collected for serological tests. <jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>. Prevalence of GUD was 7.45 with mean age at initial sexual experience as 19.2 years. Use of condom with regular and nonregular partners was 19.5% and 42.1%, respectively. Sexual orientation was heterosexual (92.2%) or homosexual (2.2%). There were 8 cases positive for HIV (8.9%).  Herpes simplex virus ulcers were the commonest, followed by syphilis and chancroid. 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