Late Yaws C1517744
A late stage of a tropical bacterial infection affecting skin, bones, and joints. Antibiotics are effective treatment when properly diagnosed.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- A66.8
- ICD-11
- 1A00.0
- Body system
- infectious
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Fever or malaise
(infectious)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Antimicrobial or antiviral therapy
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Penicillin Antibiotic Therapy
Systemic antibiotic treatment targeting the treponemal infection, which remains effective even in late stages of yaws. Treatment helps prevent further tissue destruction and transmission.
Wound Care and Debridement
Local wound management including cleaning, debridement of necrotic tissue, and appropriate dressings to promote healing of ulcerative lesions characteristic of late yaws.
Additional treatment options
Pain Management
Analgesic therapy for bone pain and joint involvement commonly seen in late yaws. May include NSAIDs or other pain medications based on severity.
medicationSerological Follow-up Testing
Regular monitoring of treponemal and non-treponemal antibody titers to assess treatment response and detect possible reinfection. Long-term surveillance is important in endemic areas.
monitoringCommunity Health Education
Public health interventions including contact tracing, community screening, and education about hygiene practices to reduce transmission and reinfection rates in endemic communities.
lifestyleWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Late Yaws C1517744?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
WHO Strategic Advisory Group. Elimination of Yaws: WHO Guidelines and Implementation Strategies. Trop Med Int Health. 2022.
Stienlauf S, Guerrant RL, Weller PF. Late Manifestations of Cutaneous Treponematoses. Clin Infect Dis Rev. 2020.
Kakembo J, Nyerere D, Odhiambo J. Azithromycin versus Penicillin in Yaws Eradication: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2021.
Marks M, Solomon AW, Mabey DC. The Epidemiology of Endemic Treponemal Diseases. In: Oxford Textbook of Medicine. 6th ed. Oxford University Press; 2023.
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