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Yaws Disease - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond) on Jun 21, 2022


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Whom do i consult for yaws disease?

Consult a general physician who may refer you to a dermatologist or a orthopedician.

2. Can flies transmit yaws disease?

Flies may act as vectors for transmission of the bacteria but this fact has not yet been proved.


3. What is bejel disease?

It is an infectious disease affecting the skin and bones, caused Treponema pallidum endemicum.

4. What is pinta disease?

It is an infectious disease affecting the skin, caused by Treponema carateum.

5. What is trachoma?

Tracoma is an eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It can be treated with oral azithromycin or tetracycline eye ointment.

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