[News & Analysis] Neglected Tropical Diseases: Oral Antibiotic Raises Hopes of Eradicating Yaws

Tropical disease experts tried and failed before to eradicate yaws, a rare disfiguring disease of poor countries. Now, they are ready to try again, buoyed by recent data showing that a single dose of an oral antibiotic can cure the disease. But disease eradication is tough, and experts warn it will cost more and take longer than the planners imagine.
Author: John Maurice

Source: Science: This Week - April 11, 2014 Category: Science Authors: John Maurice Tags: Neglected Tropical Diseases Source Type: research