Yaws - World Health Organization (WHO) Yaws initially presents as a papilloma (a wart-like tumour) teemed with bacteria, which makes clinical diagnosis straightforward Without treatment, the papilloma will ulcerate The diagnosis of the ulcerative form is more challenging and requires serological confirmation
Yaws (Endemic treponematoses) - World Health Organization (WHO) Yaws is a chronic skin infection characterized by papillomas (noncancerous lumps) and ulcers It is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue , which belongs to the same group of bacteria that causes venereal syphilis
Yaws - World Health Organization (WHO) Yaws is cured with a single oral dose of either of 2 antibiotics – azithromycin or benzathine penicillin Azithromycin (single oral dose) at 30 mg kg (maximum 2 gm) is the preferred choice in the WHO " Yaws Eradication Strategy " (the Morges Strategy) because of the ease of administration and logistical consideration in large-scale treatment
Yaws (Endemic treponematoses) - World Health Organization (WHO) Yaws (also known as framboesia or pian) is a chronic disease of childhood caused by spiral bacteria Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue and part of the larger group of endemic treponematoses The disease affects the skin, bones and cartilage and causes disfigurement and debilitation
Yaws WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO) Yaws is a chronic infectious disease, caused by the Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue, which affects the skin, bone and cartilage If left untreated, it can lead to deformities of the nose and bones of the leg Transmission is through person-to-person contact of minor injuries Poverty, low socio-economic conditions, and poor personal hygiene facilitate the spread of yaws
Yaws eradication - World Health Organization (WHO) Yaws is cured with a single oral dose of an inexpensive antibiotic called azithromycin In 2012, a significant breakthrough occurred when it was discovered that a single-dose oral azithromycin as an alternative to penicillin injection This finding led to renewed interest in yaws eradication through large-scale treatment of affected populations
Strengthening the NTD surveillance system: WHO support for yaws case . . . Yaws is a skin disease caused by T pallidum pertenue bacteria and is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) targeted for eradication by 2030 In Indonesia, 74 out of 514 districts are considered endemic for yaws But in September 2022, five yaws suspected cases were reported from Gunung Kidul, a non-endemic district, and Fakfak, an endemic district with a history of total community
Yaws success story in pictures - World Health Organization (WHO) Children queue to receive azithromycin during a yaws treatment campaign Almost 75% of people affected are children under 15 years, although peak incidence occurs in children between the ages 6–10 The disease gets transmitted primarily through skin contact with an infected person
Yaws Elimination Story - World Health Organization (WHO) Yaws, a chronic bacterial infection, is transmitted mainly through direct skin contact with an infected person A single skin lesion develops at the point of entry of the bacterium, after 2-4 weeks of contact If left untreated, multiple lesions appear all over the body Although rarely fatal, yaws can lead to chronic disfigurement and disability