Yaws differential diagnosis

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Differential Diagnosis

Different rash-like conditions may be misdiagnosed with Yaws, including:

• Syphilis - commonly presents with generalized systemic symptoms such as malaise, fatigue, headache and fever. Skin eruptions may be subtle and asymptomatic. It is classically described as 1) non-pruritic bilateral symmetrical mucocutaneous rash; 2) non-tender regional lymphadenopathy; 3) condylomata lata; and 4) patchy alopecia.