Infections: News and Research on Yaws

MeSH tree: C01.150.252.400.840.750

Genomics uncovers new ways to target chronic childhood disease

Mapping the genomes of the bacteria responsible for yaws, a debilitating childhood disease, has uncovered new insights into how these bacteria re-emerge and evade treatment.

Jan 7, 2026

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Leprosy, scabies and yaws: Togo's neglected tropical skin diseases need attention, says study

Neglected tropical diseases are a group of 20 diseases found mostly in tropical regions that are strongly associated with poverty. Among them are skin diseases like scabies, leprosy and yaws. They are caused by some bacteria, ...

Mar 28, 2023

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