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Pinta: An infectious skin disease caused by infection with the spirochete Treponema carateum which causes skin rash and discoloration. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pinta is available below.
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An infectious disease of the skin caused by Treponema carateum that occurs only in the western hemisphere. Age of onset is between 10 and 20 years of age. This condition is characterized by marked changes in the skin color and is believed to be transmitted by direct person-to-person contact. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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