Diagnosis
Primary Pinta is a red, scaly, slowly enlarging bump on the skin.
Secondary Pinta occurs between 1 and 12 months as a flat, red, scaly, itchy lesions that progress through a range of color changes, from red to bluish-black that become depigmented.
Epidemiologic Risks
Found in northern South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Spread by skin to skin contact.
Microbiology
Treponema carateum.
Empiric Therapy
Benzathine penicillin G im one time. D
Pearls
Not named after a Columbus ship. Although it should be (PubMed).
Last Update: 01/04/19.