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==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
===Complications=== | ===Complications=== | ||
Yaws may damage the [[skin]] and [[bones]], affecting the appearance and ability to move. It can also cause [[deformities]] of the [[legs]], [[nose]], [[palate]], and [[maxilla]]. | |||
===Prognosis=== | ===Prognosis=== | ||
If treated in its early stages, yaws can be cured. Skin lesions may take several months to [[heal]]. By its late stage, yaws may have already caused damage to the [[skin]] and [[ bones]]. It may not be fully | If treated in its early stages, yaws can be cured. Skin lesions may take several months to [[heal]]. By its late stage, yaws may have already caused damage to the [[skin]] and [[ bones]]. It may not be fully reversible, even with treatment. | ||
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Complications
Yaws may damage the skin and bones, affecting the appearance and ability to move. It can also cause deformities of the legs, nose, palate, and maxilla.
Prognosis
If treated in its early stages, yaws can be cured. Skin lesions may take several months to heal. By its late stage, yaws may have already caused damage to the skin and bones. It may not be fully reversible, even with treatment.
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