Yaws

Pathogen

  • Treponema pallidum spp. pertenue

Epidemiology

  • Ghana, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands

  • Spread by direct contact e.g. children playing together

Clinical

  • Skin: nodules, ulcers

  • Bones/joints

  • Primary

  • Secondary

  • Tertiary

Diagnosis

  • PCR

  • Serology (exposure)

Treatment

  • Azithromycin

  • Penicillin

Prevention

  • Mass treatment

  • Sanitation