Question

Q100) Recently, India was declared YAWS-free by the WHO and UNICEF.Which of the following statements are true with respect to YAWS?

1.Yaws is a chronic infection that affects the brain causing mental retardation.

2. Yaws occurs in overcrowded communities.

3. India is the first country to be officially acknowledged as being Yaws-free.

• A. a) Only 1
• B. b) Only 1 and 2
• C. c) Only 2 and 3
• D. d)All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Only 2 and 3

Answer 100: C

Explanation: Yaws is a chronic infection that affects mainly the skin, bone and cartilage. Yaws occurs in overcrowded communities,
with limited access to basic amenities, such as water and sanitation, as well as health care. It affects mainly children below 15 years
of age. Recently, India received the official citation from WHO and UNICEF for being YAWS-free.