Comparison of Two Different Doses of Azithromycin for Treatment of Yaws

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Known allergy to azithromycin or macrolides.
• •2. Treatment with long-acting penicillin or alternative antibiotic with activity against T. pallidum within the last 3 months (ceftriaxone, azithromycin or doxycycline, amoxicillin).
• •3. Patients with current treatment with any drugs likely to interact with the study medication.
• •4. Patients who are unable to take oral medication or having gastrointestinal disease likely to interfere with drug absorption.
• •5. Patients who may not be able to comply with the requirements of the study protocol including follow up visits.
• •6. Patients who are not willing to give informed consent (patient and/or parent/legal representative), or who withdraw consent.