Topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis using a nanoemulsion cream-based on generic pentavalent antimony. Case report
Néstor Anez,
Johnny Bullón,
Gladys Crisante
et al.
Abstract:Introduction. An effective vaccine against cutaneous leishmaniasis has yet to be developed. Treatment of the disease relies on painful intramuscular administration of high doses of compounds based on pentavalent antimony, causing adverse effects. New therapeutic options effective, easy to apply, cheap and without adverse effects are urgently required. Case report. A 26-year-old male patient showing a large facial ulcer, presumptively by cutaneous leishmaniasis, diagnostic confirmed by Montenegro’s skin test a… Show more
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