Systemic Treatments of Leishmaniasis: A Narrative Review
| Autor: | Ahmad Reza Taheri, Sara Sabouri Rad, Sara Molkara |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | Reviews in Clinical Medicine, Vol 6, Iss 3, Pp 91-97 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2345-6256 2345-6892 |
| DOI: | 10.22038/rcm.2019.42632.1287 |
| Popis: | Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a prevalent parasitic infection in humans. According to the reports published in several localities across the world, leishmaniasis is an endemic disease in certain regions in Iran. Leishmaniasis is transmitted through sandfly bites and is often diagnosed through the smear examination of the affected area using a microscope. The treatments of choice for leishmaniasis involve the use of pentavalent antimony compounds, such as meglumine antimoniate and sodium stibogluconate. However, other medications have been proposed for the treatment of leishmaniasis, and there is ongoing research for effective, less harmful treatments. This narrative review aimed to summarize various systemic treatments for leishmaniasis. |
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