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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE ~ YAWS ~

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Yaws

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE~ YAWS ~

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DEFINITION• Tropical infection of the

skin,bones,and joints.• Originated in tropical areas of Africa,

and spread to other tropical areas of the world.

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ETIOLOGY

Caused by the spirochete bacterium

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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY # transmitted by skin to skin contact with an infective lesion .# the bacterium entering through pre-existing cut, bite or scratch .# within ninety days the infection painless but distinctive “mother yaw” appears , which is painless nodule which enlarge and become warty in appearance.

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MODE OF TRANSMISSION

• Transmitted by direct contact with the sores of infected people

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INCUBATION PERIOD

• Generally 3-5 weeks .• after the incubation period , a primary lesion called ‘mother yaw’ appears at the spot from where the bacteria entered.

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SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

• Skin lesion on the palms and soles.• Swelling of the finger.• Bone pain.• Scarring of the skin.• Bone,joint and soft tissue destruction.

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Nodules on the elbow resulting from bacterial infection.

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RISK FACTOR

• Children are the main reservoir of infection . Usually children in rural,warm and tropical areas.

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INVESTIGATION

• sample taken from early lesion may show the responsible organism.• Blood test.

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TREATMENT

• IM Penicillin• Erythromycin• Tab tetracycline

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PREVENTION

• maintain hygienic lifestyles• receive penicillin or other antibiotic to prevent infection.