Mucosal leishmaniasis due to Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis L(V)b in Três Braços, Bahia-Brazil
Brazilian mucosal leshmaniasis is briefly reviewed, emphasis being given to recent advances clinical management. Patients continue to occupy much hospital bed space and in some cases are notoriously difficult to treat. Indefinite follow up is recommended. Many aspects of the aetiology remain mysteri...
Published in: | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical |
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)
1994
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1590/S0037-86821994000200007 https://doaj.org/article/80b1b09e43674946844fb6a7877dd021 |
Summary: | Brazilian mucosal leshmaniasis is briefly reviewed, emphasis being given to recent advances clinical management. Patients continue to occupy much hospital bed space and in some cases are notoriously difficult to treat. Indefinite follow up is recommended. Many aspects of the aetiology remain mysterious although Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis is the most common organism isolated. Perspectives for a more effective treatment, oral and cheap, are still remote. |
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