Treatment of tegumentary leishmaniasis in two hemodialysis patients with end-stage renal disease using two series of pentamidine
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e0633-2020, 2021. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract In this study, we present two cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis in patients with end-stage renal disease, who were treated solely with intramuscular pentamidine. In such cases, treatment implies a fine line between therapeutic efficacy and toxicity. This is suggestive of a knowledge gap; however, findings indicate that this is still the fastest and safest alternative to the treatment with antimonials. Also, it can help avoid the side effects that occur upon using antimonials.
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Main subject:
Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous
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Kidney Failure, Chronic
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Antiprotozoal Agents
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Amazonas/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Amazonas/BR
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