A skin disease of the tropical regions of America, in which the skin on the hands and feet swells and loses colour, caused by a spirochaete Treponema.
Skin infection caused by the Treponema cara-teum spirochete and common in Central and South America; it is characterized by a slowly enlarging papule, followed by a generalized rash, and later by depigmentation (loss of normal pigment) of affected areas. Treatment is by penicillin.
A skin disease, prevalent in tropical America, that seems to affect only the dark-skinned races. It is caused by the spirochete Treponema carateum, a microorganism similar to those causing ‘yaws and syphilis. The disease is thought to be the hands, wrists, feet, and ankles. Pinta is rarely disabling or fatal and is treated successfully with penicillin.
A nonvenereal disease spread by body contact, caused by the spirochete Treponema carateum. It is manifested by depigmented spots or patches. The treatment is administration of penicillin.
A bacterial infection of the skin, brought about by Treponema Carateum, is observed in isolated regions of tropical America. This infection manifests as a prominent central spot encircled by smaller ones, commonly emerging on the face, neck, buttocks, hands, or feet. Following a span of one to twelve months, this is succeeded by skin patches that transition from red to blue, then to brown, and eventually to white. Treatment using penicillin or tetracycline effectively eliminates the infection, though the skin could experience lasting disfigurement as a consequence.
A tropical skin condition identified by the emergence of pigmented patches on the skin. It is attributed to a fungal infection.