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Treatment

People with yaws usually are treated with a single shot of penicillin, given in various doses depending on the age of the patient. If you are allergic to penicillin (sold under many brand names), your doctor may treat you with tetracycline hydrochloride (Achromycin, Panmycin, Tetracyn and others), which also has proven to be effective.

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