Secondary yaws: an endemic treponemal infection

Pediatric Dermatology
Elizabeth K Satter, Valerie A Tokarz

Abstract

Although yaws is rare in developed countries, as worldwide travel has become commonplace, it is essential to recognize this condition when evaluating patients who traveled from endemic regions. Herein, we discuss a case of secondary yaws presenting as extensive expanding annular lesions to raise awareness of this condition.

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Feb 19, 2013·Lancet·Oriol MitjàDavid Mabey
Jan 9, 2013·Current Opinion in Pediatrics·Krow Ampofo
Nov 10, 2013·PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases·Oriol MitjàQuique Bassat

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