It almost always occurs in poor children.
Scratching spreads the infection and more growths begin to appear elsewhere on the body.
Yaws is spread by any type of direct contact with the lesion. There is some evidence that infection with yaws MAY be protective against syphilis, this has not been conclusively proven. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.