@article{26629,
  keywords = {Mapping, Epidemiology, Diagnoses},
  author = {Marks M and Mitjà O and Solomon A and Asiedu K and Mabey D},
  title = {Yaws.},
  abstract = {<p><strong>INTRODUCTION: </strong>Yaws, caused by Treponema pallidum ssp. pertenue, is endemic in parts of West Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The WHO has launched a campaign based on mass treatment with azithromycin, to eradicate yaws by 2020.</p>

<p><strong>SOURCES OF DATA: </strong>We reviewed published data, surveillance data and data presented at yaws eradication meetings.</p>

<p><strong>AREAS OF AGREEMENT: </strong>Azithromycin is now the preferred agent for treating yaws. Point-of-care tests have demonstrated their value in yaws.</p>

<p><strong>AREAS OF CONTROVERSY: </strong>There is limited data from 76 countries, which previously reported yaws. Different doses of azithromycin are used in community mass treatment for yaws and trachoma.</p>

<p><strong>GROWING POINTS: </strong>Yaws eradication appears an achievable goal. The programme will require considerable support from partners across health and development sectors.</p>

<p><strong>AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH: </strong>Studies to complete baseline mapping, integrate diagnostic tests into surveillance and assess the impact of community mass treatment with azithromycin are ongoing.</p>
},
  year = {2015},
  journal = {British medical bulletin},
  volume = {113},
  pages = {91-100},
  issn = {1471-8391},
  url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4350436/ },
  doi = {10.1093/bmb/ldu037},
  language = {eng},
}