O tratamento específico como arma no controle da esquistossomose Specific therapy in the control of schistosomiasis

Autor: José Carlos Bina
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 1992
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Zdroj: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Vol 87, Pp 195-202 (1992)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0074-0276
1678-8060
DOI: 10.1590/S0074-02761992000800030
Popis: The specific treatment of schistosomiasis has been though to prevent or revert severe forms of the disease, since 1957. Starting in 1977, prospective and controlled studies performed in different endemic areas of Brazil were able to confirm such facts. The new drugs, of high efficacy and well tolerated - Oxamniquine and Praziquantel - can actually prevent and cure the severe forms of some patients, contributing to change the morbidity pattern of the disease, thus being considered as important weapons in its control. Analysis of the Brazilian articles on the subject is presented.
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