Pinta is a human skin disease endemic to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is caused by a spirochete, Treponema careatum, which is morphologically indistinguishable from the organism that causes syphilis. Families Brachyspiraceae Leptospiraceae Spirochaetaceae The spirochaetes are a phylum of distinctive bacteria, which have long, helically coiled cells. ... Depression-era U.S. poster advocating early syphilis treatment Syphilis (historically called lues) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by a spirochaete bacterium, Treponema pallidum. ...
Pinta initially causes a papule, followed by a generalized eruption of flat, reddened areas, and is followed by the development of bluish coloration and a subsequent loss of pigmentation. It is transmitted by nonsexual skin contact, often between children living in conditions of poor hygeine.
The disease can be treated with penicillin, tetracycline, or chloramphenicol, and can be prevented through contract tracing by public health officials. Penicillin is a β-lactam antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible, usually Gram-positive, organisms. ... This article deals with the specific Tetracycline antibiotic. ... Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that was derived from the bacterium Streptomyces venezuelae and is now produced synthetically. ... Public health is an aspect of health services concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. ...
Yaws (also Frambesia tropica, thymosis, polypapilloma tropicum or pian) is a tropical infection of the skin, bones and joints caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pertenue. ...
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