Combination therapy with liposomal amphotericin b (ambisome), n-methylglucamine antimoniate (glucantime), and pentamidine isethionate in a refractory visceral leishmaniasis case
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(3): 393-396, Apr.-June 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis is a systemic disease that is potentially severe and endemic in Brazil. It clinically manifests as fever, weight loss, swelling, hepatosplenomegaly, paleness, and edema. In this study, we discuss a case of a 1-year-old child diagnosed with refractory visceral leishmaniasis after being treated with liposomal amphotericin B in two distinct occasions. Considering the persistent clinical features and weak response to conventional treatment, a combination therapy with liposomal amphotericin B (ambisome), n-methylglucamine antimoniate (glucantime), and pentamidine isethionate was initiated, and response to treatment was good.
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Asunto principal:
Compuestos Organometálicos
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Pentamidina
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Anfotericina B
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Leishmaniasis Visceral
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Meglumina
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Antiprotozoarios
Límite:
Humanos
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Lactante
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital Infantil Varela Santiago/BR
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte/BR
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Universidade Potiguar/BR
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