Conditions / Infectious

early yaws

info · Infectious · ICD-10: A66.0, A66.6

A yaws that results in initial papule at the site of entry of bacteria. Without treatment, this is followed by disseminated skin lesions over the body. Bone pain and bone lesions may also occur.

Also known as: Frambesia, initial or primary; Initial frambesial ulcer; Initial lesions of yaws; bone and joint lesions due to yaws; bone and joint yaws lesion