Resurgence of endemic yaws in Togo. Cause and eradication approach

In Togo, since 1940, yaws declared endemic has been controlled after the 1956 and 1961 eradication campaign. Nowadays, unfortunately, the mutilating treponematosis has reappeared in force. Hence, Togolese Health Officers are in search of ways and means to eradicate the disease so as to prevent handi...

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Published in:	Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique (1990) Vol. 87; no. 1; pp. 17 - 18
Main Authors:	Edorh, A A, Siamevi, E K, Adanlete, F A, Aflagah, E K, Kassankogno, Y, Amouzou, A B, Lodonou, K G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 1994
Subjects:	Humans Togo - epidemiology Yaws - epidemiology Yaws - prevention & control Togo
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Summary:	In Togo, since 1940, yaws declared endemic has been controlled after the 1956 and 1961 eradication campaign. Nowadays, unfortunately, the mutilating treponematosis has reappeared in force. Hence, Togolese Health Officers are in search of ways and means to eradicate the disease so as to prevent handicaps for future generations.
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ISSN:	0037-9085