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(A66.2) Other early skin lesions of yaws
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1 919 in individuals diagnosis other early skin lesions of yaws confirmed
Diagnosis other early skin lesions of yaws is diagnosed Women are 36.95% more likely than Men
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0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other early skin lesions of yaws
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other early skin lesions of yaws - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 85-89
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-14, 50-54
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 15-49, 55-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-44, 50-79, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 45-49, 80-89
Disease Features other early skin lesions of yaws
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other early skin lesions of yaws - what does this mean
Yaws is a bacterial infection caused by treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue, which is closely related to the bacterium responsible for syphilis. early skin lesions of yaws usually appear as a small, painless papule, which rapidly develops into a large, raised, reddish-brown nodule that may ulcerate and become crusted. these lesions can occur on the skin of the hands, feet, and face, and may be accompanied by fever, malaise, and lymphadenopathy.
What happens during the disease - other early skin lesions of yaws
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Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of skin lesions
- Microscopic examination of skin scrapings
- Serological tests
- Cultures of skin lesions
- Imaging studies (e.g. X-rays)
- Biopsy of skin lesions
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treating the early skin lesions of yaws
- Prescribing antibiotics to reduce the bacterial load.
- Prescribing topical antibiotics to reduce the infection.
- Prescribing topical antifungal medications to reduce the infection.
- Prescribing oral antifungal medications to reduce the infection.
- Prescribing topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical retinoids to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing oral retinoids to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing antihistamines to reduce itching and inflammation.
- Prescribing topical immunomodulators to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing phototherapy to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical vitamin A to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical vitamin E to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical vitamin D to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical zinc to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical copper to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical selenium to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical magnesium to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical manganese to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical chromium to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical sulfur to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical vitamin C to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribing topical omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation.
26 Days of Hospitalization Required
38 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Other early skin lesions of yaws - Prevention
The best way to prevent other early skin lesions of yaws is to practice good hygiene, including frequent hand-washing and avoiding contact with the fluids of an infected person. additionally, it is important to ensure that any cuts or scrapes are kept clean and covered to prevent the bacteria from entering the body. vaccination is also recommended in certain areas where the disease is common.