Yaws
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Nodules on the elbow resulting from a Treponema pertenue bacterial infection. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Frambesia tropica; petasse tropica; thymosis; polypapilloma tropicum; pian
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Yaws from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies