ICD-10 Code A66.8 | Latent yaws Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Latent yaws is characterized by the absence of symptoms. Patients may have been previously infected but do not exhibit any clinical signs during this stage.

Diagnosis of latent yaws is typically made through serological testing and patient history, confirming the absence of active symptoms while identifying previous exposure.

Latent yaws itself is not contagious as there are no active lesions or symptoms. However, the underlying infection can become active and transmissible if not treated.

The primary treatment for latent yaws is benzathine penicillin G, which effectively eradicates the infection and prevents progression to active disease.