infections
Bejel, Yaws, and Pinta
Treatment of Bejel, Yaws, and Pinta
A single dose ofazithromycinby mouth People are given antibiotics. One dose ofazithromycingiven by mouth kills the bacteria. Then, the skin can heal. However, some scarring may remain, particularly if a lot of tissue has been destroyed. People who cannot haveazithromycinmay be given one injection of penicillin.Doxycyclinegiven by mouth for 14 days is another alternative. Public health officials try to identify and treat infected people and their close contacts. 