Q: 'Whom do i consult for yaws disease?
A: Consult a general physician who may refer you to a dermatologist or a orthopedician.
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Q: Can flies transmit yaws disease?'
A: Flies may act as vectors for transmission of the bacteria but this fact has not yet been proved.
Q: What is bejel disease?
A: It is an infectious disease affecting the skin and bones, caused Treponema pallidum endemicum.
Q: What is pinta disease?
A: It is an infectious disease affecting the skin, caused by Treponema carateum.
Q: What is trachoma?
A: Tracoma is an eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It can be treated with oral azithromycin or tetracycline eye ointment.
