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Yaws

Published on May 07, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WANTED

TREPONEMA PERTENUE A.K.A. YAWS"

DESCRIPTION

  • Bacteria
  • Spirochete (Spiral-Shaped)
  • Many Flagella
  • Found in Liquid

ACTIVITY

  • Spreads Through direct, Non-SexuAl contact with the infected part of A person
  • Victims include: Those with extremely poor Hygeine, Usually found in poor, humid developing countries.
  • Hideout: liquid

COMMON INJURIES

  • Affects the Skin and Bones
  • Causes nodules in affected areas
  • Not usually lethal, but has millions of victims
  • 34 million known victims

EFFECTIVE WEAPONS

  • No Vaccine
  • Antibiotics: Azithromycin and Benzathine Penicillin

WORKS CITED

  • World Health Organization. 'Yaws'. February 2014.
  • 'yaws'. Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. March 24, 2015.