Resurgence of endemic yaws in Togo. Cause and eradication approach
Edorh, A.A.; Siamevi, E.K.; Adanlete, F.A.; Aflagah, E.K.; Kassankogno, Y.; Amouzou, A.B.; Lodonou, K.G.
Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique 87(1): 17-18
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9085 PMID: 8003898 Document Number: 433288
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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